How to Choose a Mango:
- Don’t Focus on color
- A ripe mango should give slightly when squeezed
- Ripe Mangoes have a fruity aroma at the stem end
Adapted from Mango.org
How to choose a Mango
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 mangos chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 jalapenos seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 ounces tortilla chips lowfat, unsalted
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Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your preparation area and rinse the mangos, peppers, cilantro under cool running water before chopping.
- Combine all ingredients, except tortilla chips, into a bowl.
- Serve with tortilla chips and refrigerate leftover salsa.
Recipe Notes
Mango Salad
Ingredients
- 3 mango diced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- cayenne pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Wash you hands, clean your work area, and wash fruits and vegetables.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Gently toss with lime juice.
- Chill. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper just before serving.
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Chicken Avocado Mango Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 Ripe avocado Chopped
- 1 Cup Chopped Ripe Mango
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Jicama
- Juice of 1 lime (2TBSP)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 Cup finely chopped cilantro
- 6 Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
- 1 1/2 Cups Cooked,Cubed Chicken Breast. ( Allow chicken to set in the refrigerator at least 2 hours to get good and cold.)
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- In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado, mango, jalapeno pepper, jicama, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the cilantro let stand for 20 minutes. Add the chicken. Then fill tortillas with about 1/3 cup of mixture. Tacos are meant to be served cold.
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Mango Chicken Salad
Enjoy this light and flavorful salad on a hot day. Add a light raspberry tea to complete this meal and to feel refreshed! It’s a quick and easy recipe for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup plain non fat or low fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 large, fresh mango peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves washed
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- In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, Dijon mustard and spices to make a dressing.
- Mix chicken and mango in medium bowl.
- Add dressing to chicken and mix well. Serve 1/2 cup chicken salad on top of 1 cup of washed spinach leaves.
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