15-Minute Paleo Mango Avocado Salsa with Cilantro

Prep: 10 min2 servingsmediumLatin American
Paleo Mango Avocado Salsa with Cilantro

Fresh, vibrant salsa combining ripe mango and creamy avocado with red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. This no-cook paleo-friendly dip requires just minutes to prepare and pairs perfectly with tortilla chips for a bright, zesty appetizer or side.

Ingredients

2 servings
  • 1 mango
    pineapple1:1tropical

    adds brightness and acidity

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  • 1 avocado
  • cup red onion
    white onion1:1allium

    milder flavor

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  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
    parsley1:1herb

    different herbal note

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  • 1 lime, juiced
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • ground black pepper
  • tortilla chips
    vegetable chips1:1paleo-friendly

    maintains paleo status

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Add mango, avocado, and red onion to a medium bowl and stir until combined.

  2. 2

    Toss in cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Stir until well combined, then taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.

  4. 4

    Serve with tortilla chips.

Tips

Tip 1

Cut mango and avocado into small, uniform pieces for even texture.

Tip 2

Add lime juice immediately after cutting avocado to prevent browning.

Tip 3

Taste before serving as lime juice intensity varies.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Avocado will brown over time.

Make Ahead

Prepare components separately; assemble within 2 hours of serving.

Serve With

Serve immediately at room temperature with tortilla chips.

Common Mistakes

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Cut avocado too early to avoid oxidative browning; add lime juice immediately.

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Over-mix to avoid mushy texture; fold ingredients gently.

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Skip tasting at the end to avoid under-seasoned salsa; lime and salt vary by produce.

Substitutions

mango
pineapple1:1tropical

adds brightness and acidity

Full guide →
tortilla chips
vegetable chips1:1paleo-friendly

maintains paleo status

Full guide →
red onion
white onion1:1allium

milder flavor

Full guide →
cilantro
parsley1:1herb

different herbal note

Full guide →
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