Mango Carpaccio with Avocado Salsa
Daily Recipe: July 19, 2023
Inspired by Brazilian cuisine, this refreshing and vibrant appetizer is perfect for a summer gathering. It combines seasonal ingredients with a twist, giving it a unique and interesting flavor profile.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Ripe mango - 2 - diced
- Ripe avocado - 1 - diced
- Small red onion - 1 - finely chopped
- Jalapeno pepper - 1 - seeded and finely chopped
- Lime - Juice of 1 - juiced
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons - chopped
- Salt - to taste - None
- Pepper - to taste - None
- Microgreens - for garnish - None
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🥭🔪🍽️Peel the mangoes and remove the flesh from the pit. Slice the mangoes into thin rounds.
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Step 2 - 🥑🔪🧅Peel and dice the avocado. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeno pepper.
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Step 3 - 🥑🌶️🍋🧂🍽️In a bowl, combine the avocado, red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Step 4 - 🥭🍽️Arrange the mango slices on a serving plate, slightly overlapping each other.
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Step 5 - 🥑🍅🧂🍽️Top the mango slices with the avocado salsa, spreading it evenly.
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Step 6 - 🌱🍽️Garnish with microgreens and serve immediately.
Additional
This appetizer is a wonderful balance of sweet and savory flavors, with the mangoes providing a juicy and tropical sweetness, and the avocado salsa adding creaminess and a hint of heat. Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less jalapeno pepper. You can also sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds on top for an added crunch. Enjoy this refreshing dish as a light starter or as a side with grilled meat or seafood. Kids can help with slicing the mangoes and arranging the platter.