Mango Habanero Salsa

Appetizer, Dips

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (or substitute basil)
  • 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 habanero chilies, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped,
  • Juice of 2 limes

Directions

  1. Finely chop the garlic, sprinkle with 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mash into a coarse paste using flat side of a large knife.
  2. Mix the garlic paste with cilantro, oil, mango, scallions, tomato, habanero and lime juice. Set aside for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Season with additional salt and serve with tortilla chips for scooping.