Tropical Cucumber Salad

My friend Buffy gave me this recipe. I really didn't think that it would be that great, but it really is! This salad is very light and refreshing and would be the perfect side dish to a light summer meal. I think that it would pair perfectly with grilled salmon or seared tuna. Best if made within an hour or two of serving. Does not keep well overnight.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1  teaspoon lime zest, freshly grated
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  tablespoon canola oil or 1  tablespoon  sunflower oil or 1  tablespoon  grapeseed oil or 1  tablespoon  other neutral  oil
• 2  teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  pinch kosher salt
• 1  medium English cucumber, 1/2 inch dice
• 1  avocado, 1/2 inch dice
• 1  mango, 1/2 inch dice
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  minced red onion (optional)

Directions

1. For the dressing, wisk together first eight ingredients. Add cucumber, avacado, mango, cilantro and red onion if using. Toss gently then chill.
2. Serve within a few hours.