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.

Margaret Coffee
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Mose Moses
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


cynlethia
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


MD hozifa Khan
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings all the flavors together.


marla sanchez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Vibe Kakashi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Jupiter Smile
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I love the crunch of the cucumbers and the sweetness of the mango in this salad. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


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


Ahmed Shafey
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect summer salad.


Dijonae Powell
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I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great way to use up summer produce.


Sajan Sunar
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Annelies Warso
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this one is amazing! The addition of mango and coconut really makes it special.


Printing Mania Usa
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


danielle walters
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors of mango, coconut, and cucumber were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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