Yield: 2 cups, 4 servings

Homemade fruit salsa is a succulent summer treat.

Ingredients

• 1 mango, peeled and diced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeño chile, or dash cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

• cutting board
• serrated knife, 5-inch
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• peeler
• spoon
• measuring spoons
• citrus juicer or reamer
• medium bowl
• rubber spatula

Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes so the flavors blend. Serve immediately.

Per serving: calories: 127, protein: 2 g, fat: 7 g, carbohydrate: 12 g, fiber: 5 g, sodium: 78 mg

Peach Salsa: Replace the mango with 1 peach or nectarine.

Pineapple Salsa: Replace the mango with 3/4 cup of diced pineapple.