Begin with a ripe mango or ripen in a paper bag. First peel the skin off the mango. Slice it lengthwise on either side of the pit. This may be 4 slices. The pit may be oval. Use a serrated knife and proceed with the recipe.

Ingredients

　　1 ripe mango, peeled and pitted

　　1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) red onion

　　1 teaspoon finely minced garlic

　　1/2 teaspoon finely minced jalapeño pepper, seeds removed

　　1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

　　1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

　　Cut the mango into 1/4-inch dice and place in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　3g carbohydrates

　　no protein

　　1g fat

　　no cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.