This mango salsa is a delicious, fresh and zesty accompaniment to any dish. Perfect for summer barbecues or Mexican-inspired meals, it’s so easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Just add more or less chilli, depending on how hot you like it!
Ingredients
- 2 mangoes, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 red chilli, finely diced
- 1/2 a lime, juiced
- 1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped
Method
Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and serve. It’s as easy as that!
Description of the food
This mango salsa is a sweet, fresh and zesty accompaniment to any dish. The mangoes are perfectly complemented by the sharpness of the red onion, the heat of the chilli and the freshness of the lime and coriander.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want a smoother salsa, you could blend the mangoes before adding the other ingredients. For a fruitier salsa, you could add some diced pineapple or passionfruit. And for a spicier salsa, simply add more chilli!
What other food it works well with
This mango salsa is delicious with grilled chicken or fish, in tacos or burritos, or simply served with tortilla chips as a dip.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake people make when making mango salsa is not adjusting the amount of chilli to their own taste. Remember, you can always add more chilli, but you can’t take it away! So start with less than you think you’ll need, and then add more to taste.
Nutritional Information
This mango salsa is a healthy, low-calorie accompaniment to any dish. Each serving contains:
- Calories: 107
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 26.5g
- Sugar: 23.9g
- Fibre: 2.6g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Salt: 0.1g
Allergens
This mango salsa is free from all major allergens. However, it does contain fresh fruit and vegetables, so if you have any allergies please check with your doctor or healthcare professional first.