Avocado Mango Salsa: A Refreshing Tropical Fusion
Avocado Mango Salsa is a colorful blend of ripe mangoes, creamy avocados, red onion, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. This refreshing salsa offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors while providing a satisfying combination of textures. Quick to prepare and packed with vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants, it serves as an excellent appetizer, side dish, or topping for grilled proteins and tacos. Its bright tropical flavors make it especially popular during warm-weather gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the mangoes into small cubes. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh.
- Finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the mangoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Pour the fresh lime juice over the mixture. Add sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil if desired.
- Gently fold the ingredients together to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, grilled seafood, tacos, or as a fresh side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados.
- Fresh mangoes provide the best flavor.
- Lime juice helps prevent avocado browning.
- Adjust jalapeño according to your spice preference.
- Fresh cilantro adds authentic flavor.
- Prepare shortly before serving.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
- Best enjoyed fresh.