My latest addiction is Mango Salsa.  In fact, I’ve been making it about once a week now for the past month.  I might have a problem, but it’s just so delicious! It also happens to be healthy (so it’s a good addiction!), and it is super easy to make.

By the way, I think my family is just as addicted as I am, so I know you will love this recipe.

It only requires five ingredients: mango, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, olive oil (and salt and pepper). Chop, mix, season . . . it’s perfection in a bowl.

Serve it as a dip with some tortilla chips.  Use it as a topping on seafood or fish (the salsa is amazing on fish tacos . . . )

If you prefer a spicy salsa, add some chopped jalapeño. If you have tomatoes or avocados on hand, maybe chop them up and add them to the mango salsa.  But, honestly, you don’t need to do anything.  The basic recipe is to die for. You too will soon be addicted to Mango Salsa.

So, if you don’t have any mango on hand, I suggest you run out and buy some . . . NOW!

Mango Salsa

Yields about 3 cups of salsa

2 cups of chopped mango
1 cup of chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup of sliced green onions or scallions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, add the mango, red bell pepper, sliced green onions, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let the mango salsa mixture sit for a few hours in order to meld the flavors and extract some delicious juices — even better — make it the night before!

Helpful Hint: A mango has a large flat pit that makes it tricky to cut.  I highly recommend buying pre-sliced mango.  It will save you lots of time!