Mango Cucumber Tajín Salad (Printable)

Delicate mango and cucumber ribbons combined with lime, Tajín, and fresh herbs for a bright, tangy dish.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe mangos, peeled
02 - 1 large English cucumber, washed
03 - 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons Tajín seasoning, plus extra for garnish
08 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
11 - Extra cilantro (optional)
12 - Extra Tajín (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the mangos and cucumber lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
02 - Gently mix the mango and cucumber ribbons with the thinly sliced red onion and cilantro leaves in a large bowl.
03 - Whisk lime juice, agave syrup, Tajín, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss carefully to coat without breaking the ribbons.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds, extra cilantro, and additional Tajín if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Every ribbon crunch bursts with a bright tang and an addictive hit of spice—but you can tone it down or amp it up however you like.
  • It's the kind of salad that looks impressive at gatherings, but secretly comes together in less than fifteen minutes.
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I rushed the peeling and ended up with short, broken pieces—gentle slow strokes make all the difference for gorgeous ribbons.
  • Letting the prepared salad sit too long makes the ribbons soggy, so always dress just before serving.
03 -
  • Peeling slowly and pressing firmly but gently is the trick to getting those irresistible mango ribbons without slipping or losing grip.
  • Letting everyone sprinkle their own Tajín and pepitas at the table makes it more fun—and keeps the textures perfect right up to the last bite.
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