How to Cut It Mango Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch In the Kitchen With Everyday HealthDiet & Nutrition How to Cut Mango A Step-by-Step Guide Mango is a delicious and nutrient-packed tropical fruit, but its oblong pit can make it tricky to cut. Here’s the easiest way to cut a mango. How To Cut It MangoMangos are full of key nutrients including vitamin C, but do you know how to cut them? The Millennial Chef shows you how in this video. Next Up How to Cut It Kale5 MORE EPISODES How to Cut It Kale How To Cut It Pumpkin How To Cut It Avocado How To Cut It Acorn Squash How To Cut It WatermelonBy Kelly Kennedy, RDNReviewed: June 6, 2022Fact-CheckedMangos are a favorite tropical fruit for a reason. Their sweet flavor and firm but juicy texture make them perfect on top of yogurt, mixed into fruit salad, or added to a fruit smoothie. Plus, eating more mango can get you closer to your fiber and vitamin C goals for the day. But they’re not the easiest fruit to cut, which can make prep work a pain — though it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple tricks, cutting fresh mango is easy. Here are the steps you need to know for the best way to cut a mango: How to Cut It MangoSlice a small piece off the side opposite the stem — just enough to create a flat surface for the mango to rest while you cut it.With the mango resting upright on the part you just cut, slice downward just off-center to avoid the pit. Repeat on the other side to remove the flesh from both halves, leaving the pit.Place the mango halves skin side down on a cutting board. Use the tip of a knife to slice the flesh in each half down to the skin (without piercing the skin) in about ½ inch wide sections. Turn the mango 90 degrees and repeat, making a crosshatch pattern of cuts.Slide a spoon between the skin and flesh to scoop out the mango cubes.Carefully cut the remaining flesh off the pit and cube. Mango Salsa Nadine Greeff/StocksyThis mango salsa recipe blends the sweet flavor of the juicy fruit with the freshness of mint. In addition to great flavor, mango brings with it valuable fiber and antioxidants, including vitamin C, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient — meaning it's one your body needs to function properly but can’t make enough of on its own. According to the National Institutes of Health, vitamin C is needed for everything from wound healing to heart health. That means not only can this low-calorie sauce add a zing to your favorite dishes, it can also be a boon to your health. Serves 8 Ingredients2 Roma tomatoes, diced2 fresh mangos, diced1 jalapeño, minced (optional)¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped2 scallions, ends removed and sliced1 lime, juiced¾ tsp kosher salt Directions Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before serving. Nutrition per serving (½ cup): 56 calories, 0.4g total fat (0.1g saturated fat), 1g protein, 14g carbohydrates, 1.7g fiber, 11.9g sugar (0g added sugar), 108mg sodium NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Everyday in the Kitchen Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Most Recent in Diet & Nutrition How to Cut Acorn Squash A Step-by-Step Guide How to Cut Avocado A Step-by-Step Guide How to Cut Watermelon A Step-by-Step Guide How to Cut Kale A Step-by-Step Guide