Fitness Friday: Mango Cucumber Salad

Its healthy eating time and todays recipe is for a Mango Cucumber Salad; I made this over Christmas and it was a huge hit.

Ingredients (serves two)

One ripe but firm mango washed peeled and cubed (taste to make sure it is a sweet NOT tangy mango)

One medium cucumber washed and cubed you can peel or leave unpeeled it’s up to you

One carrot washed peeled and shaved or grated depending on your preference

One bell pepper washed and diced can be any colour i.e red, yellow or green (red and yellow are sweeter)

One medium red onion peeled and diced

A few leaves fresh coriander/cilantro washed and chopped (parsley can be used as well)

Vinaigrette (optional)

Juice from a fresh lemon

One teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar etc

One teaspoon Olive oil or any other salad oil of your choice

Extras (optional)

A small pinch black pepper

A pinch of salt

A sprinkle mixed herbs

Directions

Toss all the vegetables into a salad bowl and mix

Add the vinaigrette ingredients if using and combine into the salad

If using any or all of the Extras sprinkle them in at this point and mix into the salad

Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to an hour before serving (room temperature is fine too if desired)

Can be eaten alone or as an accompaniment; goes very well with spicy/peppery meals as the mango and cucumber help cool down the heat. The mango can be substituted with a sweet pineapple to make Pineapple Cucumber Salad. Enjoy!