Mango-Pineapple Salsa with Lime and Cilantro
A refreshing fruit salsa with tropical sweetness and a zesty lime kick, ideal for dipping or topping grilled fish. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, blends mango, pineapple, red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, diced mango
- 1 cup, diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1 cup diced mango, 1 cup diced pineapple, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion in a medium bowl.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Step 3: Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed, ensuring the lime juice coats the fruit.
- Step 4: Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.
