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15-Minute Cucumber Mango Salad Cups
Sweet, juicy mango meets crisp cucumber in these refreshing little lettuce cups. The simple dressing relies on fresh lime juice, honey, and a hint of earthy cumin to tie everything together. They're incredibly light, making them a fantastic starter for warm weather dinners or a bright afternoon snack. You'll love how the textures play off each other without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small cucumber, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium mango, seed removed, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 4 leaves Bibb lettuce
Instructions
- 1Whisk the grated lime peel, fresh lime juice, honey, and ground cumin together in a small bowl. Add the chopped cucumber and cubed mango, tossing gently to coat everything in the dressing without mashing the soft fruit.
- 2Arrange the Bibb lettuce leaves on individual serving plates. Spoon the cucumber and mango mixture evenly into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Notes
- Prep: Seed the cucumber before chopping to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Make ahead: You can chop the fruit and mix the dressing in advance, but keep them separate until right before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.
- Swap: Butter lettuce or small romaine leaves work perfectly if you can't find Bibb lettuce.