Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large ripe mango, diced
• 1 small red onion
• 1 avocado, diced
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced with seeds removed (optional)
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Mix together the olive oil, mango, onion, avocado, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and lime juice.
2. Serve with fish, other entree, or on its own as a delicious snack!
Servings: Recipe serves 4.
Key Nutrition Facts:
Avocado is a wonderful source of “good fat” (monounsaturated fat). Monounsaturated fats are thought to be cardio-protective because they decrease inflammation in the body. Mango, meanwhile, contains Vitamin C and potassium.
Calories: 181
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 1.8g
Total Fat: 12.4g
Saturated Fat: 1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.4g
Total Fiber: 4.2g
Good source of Vitamin C and Potassium