East African Mango and Cucumber Salad

I found this salad when I was looking for a side for my African Sweet Potatoe Stew.  It was perfect.  Really fresh  flavors and beautiful on the plate.  Champagne Mangos are in season right now but when mangoes go out of season, I think peaches would work just as well.  

Ingredients

•  1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

•  1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

•  1/2 teaspoon salt

•  1 garlic clove, minced

•  1 teaspoon peanut oil

•  2 cups chopped seeded tomato

•  1 red or green jalapeno, seeded and minced

•  1/4 teaspoon cumin

•  Dash of cinnamon

•  2 champagne mangoes, pitted and diced

•  3 Tablespoons chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

•  1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro

•  3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

 

Instructions

1  Toss together the cucumber, onion, salt, and garlic in a colander. Let stand 20 minutes to drain.

2  Meanwhile, toss together peanut oil, tomato, jalapeno, cumin, cinnamon, and mango in a large bowl.

Add the cucumber mixture to the bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and lime juice.