Tropical Vinaigrette

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Tropical Vinaigrette

 

1 English long, seedless or regular cucumber

1 pound mango, pitted, peeled and pureed

2 teaspoons fresh grated or minced ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons minced or pressed garlic

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons rum

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

6 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chile pepper

2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 cup vegetable oil

 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mango puree, ginger, garlic, salt, rum,

orange zest orange juice, chile, thyme and vegetable oil; stir in the cucumber.

Taste the vinaigrette for seasoning and chill until needed.