Easy Mango Cucumber Fruit Kabobs

By Amanda Paa – Updated March 6, 2022
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mango mozzarella skewers stacked on a plate

Juicy, fresh mango.
Refreshing cucumber.
Creamy mozzarella.
Cool mint.

These cute little numbers take all of 15 minutes to put together and can totally be prepped ahead and dressed last minute!

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Super fresh. Super delicious. All nestled together to make a fruit kabob, drizzled with a white balsamic reduction. They’re 100% the answer to the question I’m always asking myself…. “what should I bring?” to the pool party or backyard bbq.

Stunningly bright colors add to the appeal, and they’re incredibly easy to make ahead and transport. WINNING.

I find that friend/family gatherings often lack in fresh fruits and vegetables, so I try to make sure my appetizer or side dish includes one of those. And these mango cucumber salad skewers happen to include both.

holding mango cucumber kabobs on a stick in one hand

My favorite part? How well the mango compliments everything on the skewer! Its tropical taste and smooth texture compliment the crunchy, earthy cucumber and cooling mint.

While we do grow mangos in the U.S., most of what you’ll find in the grocery store has been imported from another country. Depending on the country, peak season is either in the spring and summer, or fall and winter.

Yes, that means you can eat delicious, in-season mangos all year round! For this recipe, I used honey mangos, also known as Ataulfo.

drizzling white balsamic vinegar over cucumber mango skewers stacked on a white plate
cucumber mango mozzarella skewers on a white plate

How to know if a mango is ripe:

Focus on feel rather than color, since every variety is a different color when ripe. Be sure to give a mango a gentle squeeze to see if it gives slightly when pressed. A ripe mango will give a little and feel slightly soft, indicating ripe flesh inside.

To ripen at home, store at room temperature (like an avocado), or speed up the process by storing in a brown paper bag at room temperature for two days.

How to cut a mango for fruit kabobs:

I like to use the hedgehog method for cutting mangos into cubes. This means cutting off the two halves of the mango, around the pit. Then cutting through the flesh in a grid like pattern, and scooping out the cubes. And remember, the cubes don’t have to be perfect!

You can see a visual tutorial of that method, HERE.

Can you prepare these fruit kabobs the night before?

Yes, mostly! Put everything on the skewers except the cucumber, which releases water as it sits, which will make the other ingredients soggy. Instead, when you’re ready to serve, thread the cucumbers onto the open end of the skewer.

holding cucumber mango fruit kabobs in hand

What size of skewer works best for fruit kabobs?

A six inch skewer is ideal for this recipe. I like to use these bamboo skewers, with the cute little tie at the end. They’re inexpensive and didn’t break while threading the ingredients onto them.

More Mango Recipes:

mango mozzarella cucumber skewers on a plate, with bowl of salt and white balsamic vinegar next to it
mango mozzarella cucumber skewers on a plate, with bowl of salt and white balsamic vinegar next to it

Mango Cucumber Fruit Kabobs

Fruit kabobs with a tropical mango twist, fresh mozzarella and mint, thread on a skewer!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :8 minutes
Total Time :18 minutes
Yield: 15 skewers
Author: Amanda Paa

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • [wooden cocktail skewers]
  • 2 ripe mangos diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 mini cucumbers sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 container small mozzarella balls called bocconcino, pearls, or Ciliegine
  • 30 mint leaves
  • flaky salt
  • chili powder optional

Instructions 

  • Pour vinegar into a small saucepan, and gently simmer for 8-10 minutes, until reduced by half, to syrup consistency.
  • Pat mozzarella balls and cucumber dry with paper towel.
  • Using this order, thread onto skewers: cucumber, mango, mozzarella ball, mint, mango, cucumber.
  • Put onto a plate, and drizzle with white balsamic. Sprinkle with flaky salt and chili powder.

Notes

If you have leftover little bits of the skewers, throw over fresh greens, add chicken, and a simple dressing. Dinner.

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July 13, 2020

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1 comment

  1. Sabrina

    what a nice and healthy, even refreshing, snack! love the mint and chili powder too, thank you!