This Mango Salsa Recipe is Perfect with Different Types of Food

The other night, just before bed, I noticed the mango in my fruit bowl was ripe and ready to be eaten. Not wanting to eat anything right before going to sleep, I started thinking about recipes for using this luscious fruit. I often use mangoes in green smoothies, but the idea of putting together a salsa dish came to mind.

I thought about the ingredients I had on hand and decided to prepare this dish before bed. I didn’t think it would take long, and it didn’t. Just a little chopping and mixing, and I had a beautiful, colorful dish in the refrigerator to be eaten the next day.

It’s sweet and spicy, crunchy and smooth, all in one delicious dish.

The next morning, I ate it alongside whole grain toast spread with avocado. It was the perfect accompaniment.

Ingredients for Mango Salsa Recipe

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper—red or green or orange—chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 small onion, chopped
• about 1/8 teaspoon salt (good salt, like Celtic or Himalayan)
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro (I didn’t have fresh, or I’d have used that, increasing the amount, of course… to your taste. Some people don’t like cilantro, so you could use parsley)
• garlic, small clove, chopped
• pinch or more of chili powder

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate to let the flavors mingle and blend nicely.

This winter has been especially blustery and cold, and I find myself craving heavier, cooked foods… comfort foods. However, I miss the fresh fruits and vegetables and know I need the nutrients they provide. A dish like this gives a nice balance to a meal of, say, cooked brown rice and beans with some sautéed kale or collards. And it looks just beautiful on the plate.

Mango Nutrition

Besides its scrumptious taste, did you know that a mango is an excellent source of the antioxidant nutrients, vitamin C and vitamin A? It is also a great provider of dietary fiber and contains many more vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, selenium, B vitamins, amino acids, and more.

Consider including more of this healthy fruit in your diet. It’s versatile and delicious.

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