This is a light salad made from readily available ingredients (Photo: Shutterstock)

One of the best things about the warm weather is that you can happily indulge in salads. They are not only cooling but also leave you satisfied without feeling too full and lethargic. I tried this salad a few days ago and couldn’t believe how well it turned out, not to mention how tasty it was.

Let’s make a cucumber and mango salad.

Cucumbers have many health benefits (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ingredients

1 cucumber, cubed

1 medium sized mango, cubed

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Cheddar cheese, chopped into small cubes

Black pepper

Thyme

Mangoes are currently in season and can make a delicious salad (Photo: Shutterstock)

Method

1. Clean and cut your cumber and mango into cubes. Chop the cheese up as well.

2. In a bowl, put the chopped vegetables and cheese. Add black pepper and thyme. Mix well.

3. Serve either on its own or as a side dish.