Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
123 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
Description
This Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe features ripe mango diced finely and mixed with red onion, jalapeno peppers, and chopped fresh cilantro. Lime juice brightens the mix while salt can be added to taste to highlight the natural flavors. The texture offers a juicy softness from the mango balanced by the crunch of onion and the slight heat of jalapeno. Preparing the ingredients fresh and combining them just before serving keeps this salsa crisp and vibrant.
The mild spiciness from jalapenos pairs well with the sweetness of mango, creating a fresh, balanced salsa for summer dishes. It can accompany chips, grilled fish, or chicken, adding a fruity zest and refreshing contrast. Because the ingredients are fresh, chilling it in the fridge before serving allows the flavors to meld.
Different jalapeno preparations like pickled or fresh can affect the heat and flavor, and substituting cilantro with culantro offers a slight variation. Adjust salt to your preference to bring out depth. This salsa is best when served freshly made but can be refrigerated for a few hours before use.
Ingredients
- 2 Mango see Notes
- 1 red onion
- 1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper see Notes
- 2 Tablespoon cilantro fresh, aka Coriander
- lime juice juice of one lime
- salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Peel your mango and cut the fruit flesh from the seed core. Cut the mango into dice.
- Peel and chop your onion roughly.
- Use fresh rinsed jalapenos or pickled jalapenos. Slice fine or chop roughly.
- Rinse and chop your fresh cilantro
- Place all fresh ingredients into a mixing bowl and pour the lime juice over it. Season with salt to taste if you like.
- Mix your mango pico de gallo and keep in the fridge until serving time.
Notes
- Use two smaller mangoes or one large mango based on availability and preference.
- Pickled jalapenos reduce heat and add flavor, but fresh jalapenos can also be used for more spice.
- Cilantro may be substituted with culantro for a different herbal note.
- Adding salt is optional but recommended to enhance the other flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1895IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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