Mango Cucumber Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Salad

01 - 1 fresh cucumber, chopped into bite-size chunks
02 - 1/4 cup roughly torn cilantro leaves
03 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced into slivers
04 - 2 juicy mangoes, peeled and diced
05 - 1/2 jalapeño, chopped finely (optional for heat lovers)

→ To Make the Dressing

06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
07 - 1 tablespoon high-quality olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Grab your mango, cucumber, onion, and cilantro, and gently toss them all together in a roomy bowl.
02 - Mix olive oil, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl until smooth and lightly thickened.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mix, then carefully toss so everything’s evenly coated.
04 - Feeling bold? Toss in the diced jalapeño for a bit of heat.
05 - Let the salad sit in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes. This helps the ingredients soak up the lovely dressing.

# Notes:

01 - This colorful salad is ideal for warm-weather hangouts or as a bright side dish.
02 - Avoid overly soft mangoes; aim for ones with a slight give for a great taste.

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