Description
Mango salsa celebrates summer’s freshest ingredients with Ina Garten’s signature balanced approach. Chopped mangoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro create a zesty accompaniment you’ll want to serve alongside grilled fish or tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mango (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
- 0.25 cups (60 mL) finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Meticulously dice green onions, jalapeño, and cilantro into consistent, fine pieces to guarantee a harmonious flavor profile.
- Citrus Infusion: Drizzle freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice over the chopped herbs, creating a zesty foundation that amplifies the salsa’s brightness and melds ingredients seamlessly.
- Flavor Fusion: Gently combine all components with a spatula, ensuring each element is thoroughly integrated and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Marination Phase: Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to intertwine and develop a robust, nuanced taste.
- Serving Suggestion: Remove from refrigerator and transfer to a serving vessel, presenting as a vibrant accompaniment to tortilla chips or as a dynamic topping for Mexican-inspired culinary creations.
Notes
- Precision Chopping: Cut green onions, jalapeño, and cilantro into uniform, small pieces for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Citrus Magic: Fresh lime and lemon juice are crucial for brightening the salsa and helping ingredients meld together seamlessly.
- Marinate for Depth: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and intensify, creating a more complex taste.
- Serving Suggestions: Perfect as a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or as a vibrant dip with crispy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg