Instructions
prep the mango and cucumber
Take a cucumber and shave it into super thin ribbons using vegetable peeler or mandoline.
1 Cucumber
Now, peel a firm half ripe mango that is slightly tangy works the best. Shave it too using a peel slicer and set both aside.
1/2 Half ripe mango
make the dressing
In a small bowl, mix some olive oil with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger and some salt.
1 tbsp Olive oil, 1/3 tsp lemon zest, 1/3 tsp Ginger, salt to taste, chili flakes
Once thoroughly mixed, set it aside to let flavors infuse.
assemble the salad
In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced mango and cucumbers and pour the dressing over it.
Now, give everything a good mix to coat evenly.
Sprinkle some chili flakes or avoid if you want, tear some fresh basil leaves and serve while its fresh and crisp.
Fresh Basil leaves
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1330IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg