Anti Inflammatory Mango Salsa
Sweet, juicy mango meets crisp cucumber and a bright hit of lime in this fresh salsa that's as vibrant to look at as it is to eat. Every ingredient here pulls double duty — delivering bold flavor while also bringing genuine anti-inflammatory credentials to the table. Ginger is the quiet star of the show, known for its potent compounds that help calm inflammation, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and mint add layers of brightness that make the whole bowl sing. Red onion brings a gentle bite and its own beneficial plant compounds, rounding out a recipe that's basically a wellness win disguised as a party dip. The short rest time before serving is a small but important step — it lets the lime juice and ginger meld into the mango and cucumber so every bite tastes cohesive rather than thrown together. Spoon it over grilled fish, pile it onto tacos, or just grab a chip and go to town.
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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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