Escape to the Islands with this Tropical Mango Salsa

It’s the time of year for summer vacations. If you don’t have plans for a trip to a far away location, you can still vacation right in your own backyard by making exotic dishes at home. This mango salsa will make you feel like you escaped to a tropical island. The mango and lime give it a classic tropical flavor while the savory shallot balances out the sweetness. This salsa is versatile enough to enjoy as an appetizer with tortilla chips, as a topping on tacos or as a side with chicken or fish. The possibilities are endless. The result is sweet and savory tropical goodness.

Serving size:	1/4 cup
Number of servings:	12
Calories per serving:	12

Ingredients	Calories
1 cup of mango, peeled and diced	99
2 cups of cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced	32
1/2 cup chopped cilantro	1
1/2 tsp salt	0
1 Tbsp diced shallot	7
3 Tbsp lime juice	8

In a large bowl, add mango, cucumber, shallot, salt, cilantro and lime juice. Stir until all ingredients are combined. Serve.

Barbara's Tips

This salsa can sit for a while, either in the refrigerator or at room temperature. In fact, it gets better and better as all the flavors meld together.

Use a ripe mango for this recipe. A mango is ripe when it’s skin is predominantly red and yellow and it gives to the touch.

Essential Flavor Ingredients

A mango is a tropical stone fruit commonly used in desserts such as ice cream, smoothies and tarts. But it can also be used in savory dishes like salads and chutneys to add a touch of sweetness.

Lime Juice is extracted from the lime fruit. It can be freshly squeezed or purchased already squeezed and bottled. Lime juice gives a tangy citrus taste to this dish which balances out the sweetness from the mango.

A shallot is a type of onion. It has a milder flavor than traditional onions which makes it a good option for raw applications like this salsa.