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Chunky Mango Guacamole, and the Great Salsa versus Guac Debate

August 31, 2020 by Margaret 4 Comments

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Juicy mango chunks nestled with creamy avocado and garden-fresh tomato, this chunky mango guac has it all!
Whether it’s considered guacamole, salsa, or an unconventional fruit salad, I’m just happy to eat this juicy, creamy dish!

I had an excess of avocados this week (I know, how does that even happen?) plus I found some super-duper juicy mango on sale at my grocery store, so you know I had to make some juicy, tangy, very more-ish Chunky Mango Guacamole! This stuff is oh so good that I ate the entire dish myself (and it serves four). Fresh, juicy mango, creamy avocado, juicy garden tomatoes, a hint of tang from the lime juice and zest, a pinch of salt to bring out the flavours, plus a sprinkling of chopped cilantro…this is fresh summer on a spoon! Or chip. Or veggie stick. Or whatever vehicle you use to get this in your belleh!

But…is it really guac? Or is it a salsa? This is the question my sister asked me when she saw the photo. And it’s a good point! It’s chunky like a salsa, but it has avocado, so…it’s guacamole? Maybe it’s guac-salsa? Salsa-guac? Whatever you call it, you can call it tasty! It’s fresh, it’s tangy, it’s basically an unconventional fruit salad! I mean avocados and tomatoes are technically fruit, and mango is clearly a fruit, so you can eat this Chunky Mango Guac for breakfast, and call it fruit salad! Tasssteee!

Let’s get guac-ing!

Yield: 4 servings

Chunky Mango Guacamole

Whether you call it guacamole, salsa, or an unconventional fruit salad, this chunky mango guac hits the spot! Juicy mango, creamy avocado, garden fresh tomatoes, a squeeze of lime, and some chopped cilantro combine into one juicy, creamy, tangy mouthful!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados
  • 2 mangos
  • 1/2 lime
  • 10 grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut avocados and mangos into chunks, and halve the grape tomatoes.
  2. Juice half a lime, and zest it as well.
  3. Chop cilantro.
  4. Mix all ingredients together and add salt to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 47mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 13gSugar: 25gProtein: 5g
© Margaret van Velthuyzen

I once made a similar dish for a guacamole contest my friends and I called ‘Guac-Fest’. We all made various guacamoles and had a taste off, with the winner claiming the guac-crown for the year. Another year I made a chocolate avocado guac, but honestly, this mango guac is the bomb-diggitty. It’s just so freaking tasty and fresh and light and delicious! You don’t feel stuffed and heavy after eating this, and you know you’re eating all-natural and preservative-free food that is good for your body.

If you want a summery dish to celebrate the fresh produce available now, or if you want to feel like you’re partying down south instead of quarantined at home, this fresh n’ fruity Chunky Mango Guacamole is the quickest of sweet yet tangy dishes to whip up. I recommend that you make a double-batch, because when others realize how fresh, tasty, and healthy it is, it’ll be gone in a double-flash!

Are you a salsa or a guac fan? Let me know in the comments!

Next Post: I’m thinking Shortcut Spanakopita Hot Pockets! Healthy, tasty, easy — my favourite recipe adjectives! Or maybe my Quickie Banana Bread Oatmeal?

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  1. Margie from Toronto

    October 13, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Just wondered if everything is ok? You haven’t posted here or on Brandy’s blog in a few weeks so just thought I’d check in.

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    • Margaret

      December 6, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Hi Margie! Thanks so much for checking in! I’m ok, but…pregnant! Very happy to be pregnant but not a fan of the severe morning sickness. I expect to get back to my normal routine shortly. I miss posting at Brandy’s blog, but have faithfully read everyone’s posts!

      Reply
  2. Sherri

    November 9, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    Margaret, where have you been? I miss your articles and also comments over at Brandy’s blog. I hope you are okay. ?

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    • Margaret

      December 6, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      Oh my gosh, you’re so sweet! I expect to post again in December. I’m…pregnant! Yay! But having a lot of morning sickness so out of routine. Thanks so much for checking in!

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