Mango Tajín Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Fresh mango, crunchy cucumber, and tangy Tajín combine for a bright, easy-to-make salad.

# Components:

→ 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 (about 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 bowl, mix diced mango, sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
02 - Whisk lime juice, Tajín seasoning, olive oil, and sea salt together in a small bowl.
03 - Pour the dressing over the produce mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - If desired, fold in diced avocado and sprinkle with toasted pepitas.
05 - Taste and add more Tajín or salt if preferred.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you’ve never tried mango with Tajín, this is the kind of flavor secret you’ll want to share in whispers.
  • I make it every time I want to impress without turning on the stove—my friends always ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • I once overdressed the salad—mango soaks up lots of dressing, so start light and taste as you go.
  • Letting the red onion sit in lime juice for a minute not only softens its bite but boosts its pink hue.
03 -
  • Leaving the salad to rest for a few minutes in the fridge lets the flavors cozy up and brings on extra juiciness.
  • Sprinkle extra Tajín just before serving for that irresistible red-gold finish.
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