Heart-Healthy Mango Salsa
Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Mango Salsa, a vibrant and nutrient-packed recipe perfect for promoting cardiovascular wellness. Featuring juicy, ripe mangoes, crisp red bell peppers, zesty lime juice, and a hint of spice from fresh jalapeño, this salsa strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. With zero cooking required and just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy-to-make dish that's bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Ideal as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or as a refreshing side to pair with chips, this mango salsa is a guilt-free way to elevate any meal. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy nutrients, it’s a delicious choice for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large, ripe mangoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel the mangoes and slice the flesh away from the pit. Chop the mango flesh into small cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl with the mango.
3. Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
4. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and add them to the mixture.
5. Cut the jalapeño pepper in half, remove the seeds, and finely chop it. Add to the salsa mixture for a spicy kick.
6. Pour fresh lime juice over the salsa ingredients.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Gently toss all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
9. Allow the salsa to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld together.
10. Serve the mango salsa fresh as a topping or side, and enjoy the balance of sweet and savory with a hint of spice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
