Legume Free Mango Salsa
Sweet, bright, and just a little punchy, this mango salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — grilled fish, chicken tacos, or honestly just a pile of tortilla chips. Ripe mango brings natural sweetness, while fresh lime juice and grated ginger cut right through it with a zippy, aromatic kick. The cucumber adds a cool crunch that keeps every bite feeling fresh, and a handful of cilantro ties the whole thing together beautifully. A touch of mint folded in at the end is optional but genuinely worth it if you have it on hand. Every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based in the cleanest sense — no beans, no lentils, no hidden legume derivatives to navigate. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a real difference, giving the flavors time to meld into something that tastes way more complex than the prep time suggests. It comes together fast and disappears even faster.
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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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