Low Sodium Za'atar-Tahini Mango Salsa

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Juicy diced mango meets crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, and scallions in this bright, colorful salsa, with fresh cilantro and a little minced jalapeño for a gentle kick. The real star is the dressing: a smooth blend of tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, earthy za'atar, grated ginger, and turmeric, thinned with a touch of water until it's pourable and clings to every piece of fruit. Tossed together and left to rest for ten minutes, the flavors meld into something tangy, nutty, and a little herby, with the mango's sweetness balancing the citrus and spice beautifully. It's equally at home spooned over grilled fish or chicken, piled onto flatbread, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. Since every element here is built from fresh produce, tahini, citrus, and spice rather than anything from a jar or bottle, it's an easy dish to keep in a low-sodium or no-added-salt rotation without missing out on flavor.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salsa

2 ripe mangoes (about 2 cups diced), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
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1 cup english cucumber, cut into ¼-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

For the dressing

3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp za'atar
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
2–3 tbsp water, to thin

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing is pourable and about the consistency of a thin vinaigrette.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, scallion greens, cilantro, and jalapeño, if using.

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