Homemade Mango Salsa

There is nothing quite like a ripe mango for sweetness.  It can be a bit tricky trying to find mangos that will ripen well and not be stringy, especially up here in Ohio.  I use mangos in smoothies, in fruit salad and in a delicious mango salsa.

Mangos are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A.  They contain phenols which are known for their powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. Mangos are rich in iron and so are great for people with anemia.  These are just a few of the benefits of mangos.

Mango salsa can be used as a dip for veggies or blue corn chips (organic, of course, so as to avoid GMOs).  It can be used as a topping for grilled fish or chicken.  I think you will really enjoy the many uses for this simple recipe.


Mango Salsa
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
14 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 drops YL lime essential oil (optional)
1 Tbsp dried cilantro (or 2 Tbsp fresh, chopped fine)
1/4 tsp dried cumin

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for an hour or more to let all the flavors blend.
Optional additions:  2 Tbsp red bell pepper, green onion, ripe peach (chopped), ripe pineapple (chopped small) and/or tomato.  You can have fun thinking up your own variations.
Enjoy!