I went to a cookout a few weekends ago in a backyard in Queens. There was grilled corn, burgers, and the standard cookout foods, but my favorite had to be the mango avocado salsa that someone brought to share. It was light and refreshing in the afternoon heat, plus it involved my absolute favorite fruit. The salsa was served up with a bag of multigrain tortilla chips, but I could see it working with tacos or with a grilled chicken breast that’s been marinated in lime and cilantro for a few hours.
I finally made my own version of it today for an afternoon of TV viewing with friends and it went well with discussions about the worst series in the Aaron Sorkin canon. It’s simple to make and you can easily modify the ratios to meet your taste, or add more peppers for extra heat.
Mango Avocado Salsa
-1 mango, chopped into 1/4″ by 1/4″ pieces
-2 avocado, chopped into 1/2″ by 1/2″ pieces
-1/2 medium red onion, diced
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1/4 cup cilantro, rough chopped
-1 tbs. chopped green chiles
-Juice of 1 lime
-Salt and black pepper to taste
1. Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and gently mix with a large spoon.
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