Description
At its heart, a mango cucumber chili crisp salad is a modern fusion creation. It pairs ripe tropical fruit with crisp garden vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1½ tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients
Peel and dice the mangoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly. Chop the cilantro and peanuts.
2. Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the chili crisp, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
3. Assemble the salad
Add the mango, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Finish and serve
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately for the best crunch, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~180 kcal
Keywords: spicy mango cucumber salad, chili crisp mango salad, crunchy mango salad, chili oil cucumber salad