MANGO AND CUCUMBER CHOW

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Green mangoes would be ideal, but slightly unripe mangoes are an imperfect but successful substitute.

Provided by Sarah Kirnon

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Fruit     Tropical Fruit     Mango     Cucumber     Cilantro     Chile Pepper     Lime Juice     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/2-1 Scotch bonnet chile or habanero chile, thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed if less heat is desired
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled, cut into ½-inch-thick spears
1 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss shallot, garlic, chile, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Add mangoes and cucumber and toss again. Cover; let sit at room temperature until shallot and cucumber are softened and juicy and flavors come together, 45-60 minutes.
  • To serve, add cilantro to chow and toss well; season generously with pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chow (without cilantro) can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Ms Fatema
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Jorge Pena
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Abubakar Mahi
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The mango and cucumber are so sweet and flavorful that they'll never know they're eating healthy.


Butter Boy
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The mango and cucumber are a great contrast to the chili.


Davids Shafiek
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This is a great summer recipe. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for a hot day.


Uzumaki Naruto
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


M Dilshad
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Eden Daomilas
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mrraees Ch
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The mango and cucumber are so sweet and flavorful that they'll never know they're eating healthy.


Ruby Almanfaluty
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The mango and cucumber are a great contrast to the chili.


Johnny Depp
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This is a great recipe for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for a hot day.


MartyBoi
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to use mangoes and cucumbers, and this recipe definitely fit the bill. The flavors were amazing and the chow was so refreshing.


Maritza Sanip
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover mangoes and cucumbers.


Grace Melah
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it! The mango and cucumber pair surprisingly well together and the chili adds a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.


Deborah Siedow
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This is the best chow I have ever had! The flavors are so well balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tanasha Skinner
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. The combination of mango and cucumber is so refreshing and delicious.


rebecca wakarema
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This was amazing! So refreshing and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making this again.