So I guess it’s official, summer is ending. Where did August go? We have a couple more precious days to enjoy, so I thought it was the perfect time to share my favorite summer recipe: Cucumber Mango Salsa.

This salsa is very versatile. It can be used as a marinade for chicken, served as a side dish or as an appetizer with chips.

Let’s get into it!

Cucumber Mango Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Combine mango, cucumber, onion, garlic and mint. Stir in lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with grilled chicken. Marinade the chicken in 1/2 of the salsa mixture for 30 min to an hour. Serve the remaining mixture on top and enjoy!

Inspired by recipe found in BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America by Steven Raichlen

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!