Description
At its heart, Edamame, Mango & Cucumber Salad with Lime is a fusion of fresh produce and bold flavors. The base is made of edamame beans, ripe mango chunks, and Persian or Japanese cucumbers, giving it a unique balance of protein, sweetness, and crunch. A simple yet zesty lime dressing ties everything together, delivering tanginess with a subtle kick from chili flakes or jalapeño.
Ingredients
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Salad Base:
- 1 cup shelled edamame (cooked and cooled)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 cups Persian or Japanese cucumber, diced or smashed
- 1 avocado (optional), diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
Lime Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional for extra tang)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes or chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp sugar or maple syrup (optional for balance)
Instructions
- Prep the Veggies Dice mango, cucumber, avocado, and onion. Smash cucumbers lightly with a rolling pin for extra crunch and flavor absorption.
- Make the Dressing Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper flakes, and sugar until emulsified.
- Combine & Toss Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Chill & Serve Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to meld flavors. Serve cold as a side dish or light lunch.
Notes
This Edamame, Mango & Cucumber Salad with Lime is crisp, colorful, and full of flavor. It’s the perfect side dish for summer meals, picnics, or as a refreshing light lunch on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Mango Cucumber Edamame Salad, Lime Edamame Mango Salad
