Mango Vegetable Salsa

Mango Vegetable Salsa

Mango Vegetable Salsa is a healthy homemade version of bottled brands.  This recipe is a nice diverse version of traditional tomato ones.  The fruit and the crunch of the fresh vegetables adds texture.  The spices make it interesting to the taste.Enjoy a snack while staying healthy!!

Always think of alternate choices that fuel the body.  Fruits and vegetables are necessary.  Sometimes we think we are eating healthy, but nothing is healthier than homemade.  Start opting for dishes made in your kitchen and bring them to the table knowing what is in them.

You can make many variations of this salsa by adding an avocado or other exotic fruits.  By leaving out the taco seasoning, this salsa is very nice over ice cream.  The possibilities are endless. This can stay in your refrigerator for about 10 days.  The lemon juice keeps it fresh.

For more fruit salsa recipes see: https://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/05/put-some-fruit-in-your-salsa-and-eat-it/

If you like this dish try my:  https://recipesatmytable.com/coconut-fish-sticks/

The Ingredients for Mango Vegetable Salsa

  • 2 mangoes, peeled and copped
  • 2 carrots, matchstick cut and cubed
  • 1 lemon, the zest and juice
  • couple of stalks of celery also cubed finely
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp taco mix ( see recipe below)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper

Basic Taco Mix

Combine 1tbsp chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp red pepper chilli flakes, and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.

The Process

Assemble the ingredients needed.

Slice the carrots into sticks and then cubes.

I do the same with the celery.  The colours just burst!!

The next ingredient needed is the lemon juice and zest.

All the vegetables diced.

Now I sprinkle on the taco seasoning and lemon zest.

A little bit of olive oil goes in with the lemon juice and then I toss everything.

Up close and yummy!!

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I am a retired high school English/Drama teacher and I live in Leamington, Ontario. Born in Italy, I love writing for my blog and creating new ways to bring my traditions and culture to the table. I bring my favourite recipes to the table each day and I share them with you. “Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colours, there are only so many flavours - it's how you combine them that sets you apart.” Wolfgang Puck

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