Avocado Mango Salsa

Who feels like they’re going to cut their hand off every time they try to wrestle the pit out of an avocado?

If you raised your hand, I’m right there with you.

When I saw the Eat Fresh set with the avocado tool from Microplane, I knew it would be worth a try for not only my hand’s safety, but also the integrity of the avocado (I tend to smash it in the process of pit wrestling). 🙂

And I was right, this tool was absolutely worth a try–it is IMPRESSIVELY easy. Not to mention, it does three jobs and takes up less room than some of my kitchen knives. And in a small kitchen, that kind of efficiency is key.

Oh, and it keeps my hand nice and safe. (yesss!)

The Microplane Eat Fresh Set Avocado Tool & Twist and Zest is exactly what you need to make quick work of the avocado and lime prep in this recipe, or any recipe you use lime and avocado (which I hope you do often because it’s an amazing combination).

These tools have earned their place in my favorite utensil drawer…yes, I do have an ‘unfavorite’ utensil drawer.

I’ve included a few pictures of the prep process below so you can see how easy it truly is!

Use the straight edge of the Avocado tool to cut the avocado in half:

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Press the bottom of the tool onto the pit so the prongs can grab. Gently twist and lift up to remove the pit. (SO much safer than slapping a knife on it!)

While still in the skin, slice the avocado lengthwise, then widthwise to dice.

Use the curved edge of the tool to scoop the avocado chunks out of the skin and right into the bowl for the salsa!

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Ingredients:

2 small to medium avocados, diced small (using the Microplane Avocado Tool)
2 mangoes, diced small
1/2 C. red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
1/2 a bunch of cilantro, chopped
zest of 1 small lime (using the Microplane 3 in 1 Twist & Zest)
lime juice from 2 small limes (using the Microplane 3 in 1 Twist & Zest)
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp olive oil
sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a bowl and gently mix until combined.

Serve over chicken, fish, steak, or simply with tortilla chips!
My personal favorite way to eat it: served over this salmon!

Store any remaining salsa in the refrigerator.