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Sweet and Sour Mango Citrus Salsa
Mango salsa occupies a unique place among condiments. Even people who generally do not count themselves as fans of salsa can find something to like about these tropical fruit salsas, since they are a little different than the run of the mill tomato and jalapeno salsas which we're all familiar with.
Like mango salsa, citrus salsa also tends to have a following among those who are ordinarily not big on spicy sauces of any kind; it seems that the sweetness of the fruit takes the edge off of the hot peppers, which are usually present. It is a great way to introduce newcomers to the pleasures of salsa as well, as formerly picky eaters graduate to other types of salsa.
This mango citrus salsa combines the best of all worlds, with delectable mango, orange and lime along with the cilantro and jalapeno usually found in salsa. This recipe, however, has one interesting twist: ginger. Offering some familiar flavors along with some less conventional ones, this salsa is sure to be a hit.
Mango Citrus Salsa
Ingredients -
1 navel orange
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 lemon and 1 lime
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely (adjust to taste)
¼ cup cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (if fresh ginger is unavailable, simply omit - powdered ginger won't work in this recipe)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Start by zesting the orange, lemon, and lime, reserving the zest in a bowl. Remove the pith (the white, bitter membrane between the peel and the fruit) from the citrus and chop into medium-sized pieces (making 2 or 3 pieces of each segment).
Chop the bell pepper, mango, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro and add to the citrus, then season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate overnight if possible, though it can be served as little as 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
