Description
Avocado and Mango Salsa Cups are fresh and vibrant appetizers featuring creamy avocado, juicy mango, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro tossed in a zesty lime dressing and served in crisp lettuce cups. These light, colorful cups are perfect for summer parties, healthy entertaining, or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Produce
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salsa ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, diced mango, cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro, creating the base of the salsa with fresh, colorful produce.
- Add the dressing: Pour in the lime juice and olive oil over the combined ingredients, then season with salt and black pepper to your taste preference.
- Toss gently: Carefully toss the mixture until all components are evenly coated with the lime dressing, ensuring balanced flavor without mashing the avocado.
- Assemble in lettuce cups: Spoon generous amounts of the prepared salsa into each butter lettuce leaf, forming bite-sized cups perfect for serving.
- Serve immediately: Arrange the filled lettuce cups on a serving platter and serve right away to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeño for an extra kick of heat if desired.
- Garnish with crumbled feta or cotija cheese for a creamy, salty contrast.
- Assemble just before serving to keep the avocado fresh and prevent browning of the salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
