Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

This salsa is so good. It reminded me of being in California. It has a very light taste and not too tomatoey like a lot of other salsas. Mango has a very unique flavor. I tried it once and thought it had the texture of a peach with a very strong awkward flavor. I actually did not like the mango when I tried it, but I decided in life I need to try things as an adult to see if my taste preferences have changed. HAHA and they so totally have! The mango adds a very unique flavor.

Top six reasons to add mango to you diet:

1. Mango helps to unclog your pores leaving you with a shiny, healthy glow on your face. It also adds a wee bit of tightness when made into a scrub.
2. Mango is loaded with nutrients and vitamins which help your body feel fuller. Which can really help when trying to loose a few extra pounds.
3. Adding mango into the diet will help regulate people who have diabetes. It has a low glycemic level, so having a few slices will not throw your levels out of whack.
4. Mango helps to promote hair growth as well as thickness, need I say more?
5. Mango is packed with fiber, making it a boost to your metabolism! Eat some in the morning with breakfast to kick start that metabolism into high gear for the busy day you have ahead.
6. Mangos also contain a high level of folic acid, which helps to improve fertility. So to all the ladies out there trying to have a baby, add this sweetness to your diet to be more fertile!! HA

Utensils needed for mango salsa:

Sharp Knife

Cutting Board

Measuring Spoons

Medium Sized Bowl

Measuring Cup

Lime/Lemon Squeezer or a Spoon

Wooden Spoon

Ingredients for Mango Salsa:

1 Mango, peeled & chopped

1 Roma Tomato (or more if you like tomatoes), chopped

1 Avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced into bite sized chunks

1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder

1 Clove of Garlic, minced

1/4 Cup Cilantro, freshly chopped

Black Pepper, to taste

If making this recipe, it could perhaps be beneficial to try a different dried spice to add a small kick into the flavor of the sweetness from the fruit. It takes about nine minutes of prep time and a minute to stir it altogether taking less than ten minutes to make. This is a quick, light, and flavorful salsa to serve with fresh corn tortilla chips and can be a good benefit for any party or get together!

Mango Salsa Recipe:

1 large mango, peeled and chopped

First gather all of your ingredients and utensils. Start by cutting all of your fruits. If you prefer bigger chunks, chop them bigger, if you prefer smaller, cut them smaller. That is the great thing about this recipe, it can be altered to your liking! Grab that cutting board and get to chopping!

If you have never peeled a mango before, beware, it is a very soft fruit and can turn to mush if too much pressure is applied! This video is recommended to become an expert at the art of peeling mangos!!

Once you have it chopped place it all into the medium sized bowl

1 Roma Tomato, chopped

Next you will want to slice the Roma tomato into smaller pieces. Now it is starting to look like a salsa! The Roma adds a nice savory taste to the salsa.

Remember to wash or at least put all your fruits and veggies under running water to clean them off!! Add the chopped tomatoes to the bowl with the mangos.

Avocado, pitted & chopped

Next step is to pit that avocado and slice it on up. Cut the avocado in half the best you can with the pit remaining in the fruit. Then twist, like an Oreo, the avocado. We are going to very carefully remove

that pit. Place the side with the pit on the counter, then using the same knife you used to cut it in half, gently, quickly, and swiftly hit the pit with your knife. If you apply enough pressure, the pit will get stuck onto the knife. (Once the pit is out, place it in a bowl of water for about 24 hours, then in a pot of dirt, and try to grow your own avocado tree!) Anywho, the easiest way to slice an avocado would be to make criss-cross cuts with the knife into the fruit, then using a spoon scoop out the insides. They should come out in rectangles, cut them in half and you have salsa-sized chunks! Add them to the bowl of deliciousness. They are going to add a smooth, creamy texture to the salsa.

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Now we are going to add a bit of a bite to our salsa by adding 1/2 Tablespoon of chili powder. Also recommended is cheyenne pepper, 1/2 dried chili, or a fresh jalapeño pepper, depending on your hotness intake level.

Pre-minced and ready to go

We are almost done now!! Next we add 1 clove of Garlic, minced. Buying the garlic pre-minced in a little bottle can save you time and the 50 times of washing your hands to remove that smell that never seems to leave your hands. However, it has been found while washing your hands under running water, after you have soaped up, rub your hands on the metal of the faucet to see if that helps the smell leave your hands!

Fresh chopped cilantro

The next part is a favorite. The smells just really come alive when cutting cilantro. It has a very good flavor when freshly chopped up! Some fun facts about cilantro. It was originally grown in southern England and Western Asia, but has become a big hit in American cooking. Everything from the cilantro plant can be used in cooking, from the leaves down to the seeds. The seeds are ground up to make Thai seasonings, the root can be minced up and added to a Thai curry!! Cilantro has a light citrus taste that pairs well with lime. Cilantro also has anti-inflammatory properties in it. The value of cilantro could be an endless list. Just try to add more of it to your diet and taste the flavor differences.

The final step is to add fresh ground pepper to taste. Black pepper can boost your metabolism, so give yourself a healthy dose. 

Then vwa-la! This salsa is ready to devour!! Place it in the fridge for about ten minutes just to get chilled. It also helps to firm up the fruit. Pairs really well with warm tortilla chips! All the textures and flavors are unbelievably ground breaking, you can taste each ingredient individually.