Alpha Gal Friendly Mango Salsa
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly fresh, this mango salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — grilled fish, rice bowls, tortilla chips, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl. Ripe mango brings natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright hit of fresh lime juice and the subtle warmth of grated ginger. Cucumber adds a satisfying crunch, while red onion and cilantro round out every bite with a little sharpness and herby depth. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought salsas and condiments can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived additives, but this recipe is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and fresh aromatics — nothing to second-guess. A short rest at room temperature before serving lets all those flavors meld together into something that tastes way more complex than the simple prep would suggest. Toss in the fresh mint if you have it on hand; it adds a cool, unexpected lift that takes the whole thing up a notch.
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6 servings
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ medium english cucumber, diced into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced mango, cucumber, and red onion in a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the cilantro, lime juice, grated ginger, and sea salt. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
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