Green Mango Salad (Ensalada de Mango Verde)
Green mango salad made with underripe mango, serrano chile, onion, and lime juice. Crunchy, sour, and a little spicy. A classic Mexican snack with just four ingredients.
4 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 2 underripe green mangoes, peeled
- 1 serrano chile chopped
- 2 tablespoons white or red onion finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped onion with the lime juice and let it sit while you prep the mango.
- Peel the mangoes with a vegetable peeler. Cut into julienne, cubes, or shreds depending on how you want to serve it.
- Add the onion with the lime juice, the chopped serrano chile, and a pinch of salt to the mango. Toss well.
- Taste and adjust salt, lime, or chile as needed.
Notes
- The mango must be green and very firm. If it gives when you press it, it's too ripe.
- Soak the onion in lime juice first to mellow the raw bite.
- Use jalapeño instead of serrano for less heat, or remove the seeds.
- Best eaten right away. The lime juice softens the mango over time.
- Tommy Atkins, Manila, and Ataulfo mangoes all work when they're green and hard.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg