Mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa is a dish that is often served as an appetizer or side dish. The mango provides a sweetness to the salsa, while the cucumber and avocado add a creamy texture and fresh flavor. When making mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa, it is important to use the correct proportions of each ingredient.
Balance of Sweetness
Too much mango will make the salsa overly sweet, while too much cucumber or avocado will make it too thick and creamy. The perfect mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa should have a balance of sweetness, creaminess, and freshness.
Perfect for Entertaining
Mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for summer. The sweet mango pairs perfectly with the fresh cucumber and creamy avocado, and the lime juice adds a lovely zesty flavor. This dish can be enjoyed on its own as a light lunch or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. It is also perfect for entertaining as it can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.
Note: Wait to dice the avocado until you're within a few hours of serving the salsa.
Ingredients
to make a mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa you will need the following ingredients:
-1 mango ( peeled and diced ),
-1 cucumber ( peeled and diced )
-1 avocado ( diced )
-1 red bell pepper ( seeded and diced )
-¼ cup cilantro ( chopped )
-2 garlic cloves ( minced )
-1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
-1 small red onion,
-1 small jalapeño,
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro,
juice of 1 lime.
salt and pepper. ( to taste )
Directions
Start by
- peeling and dicing the mango.
- Then seed and dice the cucumber.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and dice it.
- Seed and dice the bell pepper
- Finely dice the red onion.
- Seed and mince the jalapeño.
- Mince the garlic cloves
- Chop the cilantro
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add the lime juice, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro and stir to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Note: Wait to dice the avocado until you're within a few hours of serving the salsa.
Enjoy!
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Mango Cucumber and Avocado Salsa
Description
Mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa is a dish that is often served as an appetizer or side dish. The mango provides a sweetness to the salsa, while the cucumber and avocado add a creamy texture and fresh flavor. When making mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa, it is important to use the correct proportions of each ingredient.
Ingredients
-1 mango ( peeled and diced ),
-1 cucumber ( peeled and diced )
-1 avocado ( diced )
-1 red bell pepper ( seeded and diced )
-¼ cup cilantro ( chopped )
-2 garlic cloves ( minced )
-1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
-1 small red onion,
-1 small jalapeño,
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro,
juice of 1 lime.
salt and pepper. ( to taste )
Instructions
Directions
Start by
- peeling and dicing the mango.
- Then seed and dice the cucumber.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and dice it.
- Seed and dice the bell pepper
- Finely dice the red onion.
- Seed and mince the jalapeño.
- Mince the garlic cloves
- Chop the cilantro
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add the lime juice, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro and stir to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Note: Wait to dice the avocado until you're within a few hours of serving the salsa.
