Spicy cucumber-mango salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Spicy cucumber-mango salad is a delicious African recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 60 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 70 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 60 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 70 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Cucumber; Tomatoes; Mango
Category Fruit; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine African; American; Ethiopian
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups English cucumber, thinly sliced and peeled

  • 1 1/2 cups red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil

  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped and seeded

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon red jalapeño pepper, finely chopped and seeded

  • 1 tablespoon red jalapeño pepper, finely chopped and seeded

  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • Dash of ground cinnamon

  • Dash of ground cloves

  • 1 3/4 cups ripe mango, diced and peeled

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

  • In a strainer, mix the cucumber, onion, salt, and garlic. Toss to coat, then allow to stand for 20 minutes.

  • In a large skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Place the tomatoes, chopped peanuts, red and green jalapeño peppers, coriander seeds, ground cumin, red pepper, cinnamon, and ground cloves into the skillet, and sauté for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender. Remove the tomatoes from the skillet and allow to cool to room temperature.

  • In a medium bowl, mix the salted cucumber mixture, tomato mixture, mango, cilantro, and lime juice.

  • Toss to combine, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 95 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 2g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 204mg

  • Carbohydrate: 16g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 3g