We use unripe mango here as one would a vegetable. Be sure that the mango is still hard to the touch (you should not be able to put a dimple in it) so you can then julienne it. Adding a bit of lime enhances the mango’s freshness.

　　

Ingredients

makes 4 sandwiches

　　1 small unripe mango, peeled and julienned

　　Juice from 1/2 lime

　　Kosher salt

　　8 thin slices Pullman white bread

　　1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced

　　Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

　　Freshly ground black pepper

　　8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced

　　12 to 16 basil leaves

　　

Step 1

In a bowl, toss the mango in the lime juice and season with salt. Lightly toast the bread.

　　

Step 2

Place the avocado on 4 slices of the bread and gently mash and spread with a fork. Drizzle the avocado with the oil and season with pepper. Top with the mango, smoked salmon, and basil. Add the top slices, cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters, and serve.

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