Mango Cubes - Choose nice, ripe mangos. They should be firm to the touch, but yield slightly with a firm squeeze.
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Red Bell Pepper - You can also swap in either yellow or orange capsicum if you prefer. I just love the bright red color against the rest of the dish!
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Red Onion - You can substitute sweet onions if you so desire. TIP: soak onion slices in chilled water for 5-7 minutes, then drain thoroughly. This will remove some of the "bite."
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Cucumber - Either use a seedless variety, or scoop the seeds out prior to chopping for best results.
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Lettuce - I love the crispy-crunch of romaine, but you can substitute any lettuce you prefer. Little gem or butter lettuces would make for a lovely swap.
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Cilantro - I definitely recommend using cilantro, as it gives this salad a certain je ne sais quois. However, if it is unavailable or you don't like it, you can substitute it with parsley instead.
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