MANGO COCONUT CUCUMBER SALAD

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This recipe if from the Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook. They say "Refreshing and versatile are the best words to describe this tropical melange. It can be a side dish or a salsa, and it pairs beautifully with Caribbean, Mexican, Brazilian, African, Thai, or Indian cuisine."

Provided by mielhollinger

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh chili pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 small red bell pepper, minced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, chile, lemon and lime juice, brown sugar, coconut, mango, and bell pepper.
  • Toss well.
  • Cover and chill for 20 minutes and serve cold.
  • Just before serving, top with cilantro or spearmint.

Lasith Chathuranga
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Fakoya Oluwaseyifunmi
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I would recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a light and refreshing summer dish.


V Lodge
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Overall, I thought the salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Tsedenya Sertsu
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The salad was easy to make, but it didn't turn out as flavorful as I had hoped.


Jenil Limbu
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices.


Safo Quurax
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The salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Alexa Mardini
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I added some grilled shrimp to the salad for extra protein. It was delicious!


Mitch Williams
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover mango and cucumber.


Adil Ahmad
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I wasn't sure if I would like the combination of mango and cucumber, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Jennye Urbanick
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This salad is so refreshing and perfect for summer. I've made it several times already and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tracey Flood
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lijon Mia
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The salad was easy to make and came together in under 30 minutes. I loved the pop of color from the red onion and cilantro.


Nsereko Akaya
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This salad was a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors. The coconut milk dressing added a creamy richness that perfectly complemented the crisp cucumber and tangy mango.


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