Fresh Mango Salsa

Method2 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Toss all the red onion (½ medium) slivers with all the juice squeezed from the two limes in a bowl. Let them stand for 10 minutes to soften and mellow.

   Mellow the onion in lime juice · 10 minUses ½ medium red onion, cut into thin slivers (about ⅓ cup) · All the juice squeezed from 2 limes, about 4 tbsp

2. 2

   Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine all the prepared mango flesh, chopped jalapeño (1 large), cilantro leaves, olive oil (2 tbsp) and teaspoon of salt (1 tsp). Add all the mellowed onion and its lime juice after the 10-minute wait, then toss gently. Taste and, if needed, add a little of the optional extra salt (to taste) or jalapeño. Serve the fresh salsa.

   Uses 2½ lb ripe mangoes (about 4), peeled and cut into large dice · 1 large jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) · Leaves from 4 cilantro stems, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp) · 2 tbsp olive oil · 1 tsp kosher salt · All the onion slivers and lime juice after their 10-minute wait · Optional extra kosher salt to taste · Optional extra chopped jalapeño to taste