Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mango Salsa
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with tropical flavor, this mango salsa is the kind of recipe that makes you want to grab a chip and hover over the bowl before it even makes it to the table. Ripe mango brings natural sweetness, while lime juice and fresh ginger add a bright, zippy kick that keeps every bite interesting. The cucumber adds a satisfying crunch, and the red onion gives just enough sharpness to balance the fruit without overpowering it. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no cured meats, no packaged seasonings, no preservatives hiding in the mix — so it's a genuinely clean, worry-free option for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites. A short rest at room temperature lets all those flavors meld together beautifully before serving. Toss in the fresh mint if you have it on hand; it adds a cool, unexpected note that takes the whole thing up a notch. Spoon it over grilled fish, pile it onto tacos, or just serve it straight up as a dip — it works every single time.
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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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