Fresh Barbadian Mango, Cucumber and Avocado Bites with Lime and Herbs

Lay the thick cucumber rounds on a platter and use a small spoon to scoop a shallow well in the center of each.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber, cut into 24 thick rounds
• 1 ripe mango, finely diced
• 1 ripe avocado, finely diced
• 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 small Scotch bonnet, seeded and minced (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Flaky sea salt, to finish

Instructions

1. Lay the thick cucumber rounds on a platter and use a small spoon to scoop a shallow well in the center of each.
2. In a bowl, gently combine the diced mango, avocado and red onion.
3. Add the lime juice, lime zest, minced Scotch bonnet if using, cilantro, chives and salt.
4. Fold everything together carefully so the avocado keeps its shape and the mango stays bright.
5. Taste and adjust with a little more lime or salt for a fresh, punchy balance.
6. Spoon a generous mound of the mango salsa into each cucumber well.
7. Finish each bite with a pinch of flaky sea salt and an extra sprinkle of chives.
8. Serve chilled, ideally within the hour, so the cucumber stays crisp.
9. Barbados turns its abundant tropical fruit into cooling bites like these, where sweet mango meets creamy avocado and the island's signature Scotch bonnet heat. Served on crisp cucumber, they're a no-cook appetizer that tastes like a Caribbean breeze.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 120 kcal
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 410mg