Mango Tajín Cucumber Salad (Printer version)

Sweet mango meets crunchy cucumber with a zesty Tajín touch for vibrant, fresh flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, unpeeled and sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Dressing & Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
06 - 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning, plus more to taste
07 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional toppings

09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced mango, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, Tajín seasoning, extra-virgin olive oil, and sea salt until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture, then toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - If desired, fold in diced avocado and sprinkle with toasted pepitas for added texture and flavor.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust Tajín seasoning or sea salt according to preference.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and tangy flavors have a way of instantly lifting any mood—especially when friends drop by unexpectedly.
  • It comes together so quickly that even spontaneous summer plans won't be delayed.
02 -
  • I learned the hard way not to overmix after adding the avocado—it turns creamy fast and can disappear into the other ingredients.
  • Chilling the salad briefly makes the flavors pop but leaving it too long softens the mango a little more than I like.
03 -
  • Layering the ingredients in the bowl before tossing keeps things bright and beautiful until the last spoonful.
  • The real secret: a splash of lime zest in the dressing takes the fragrance up a notch.
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