Vegan Mango Ceviche
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A bright, summery, and refreshing vegan mango ceviche. Packed with fresh herbs, ginger, and zesty lime, this dish is the perfect light appetizer.
This vibrant, tropical ceviche hits the exact sweet, savory, spicy balance that makes the classic so beloved. Mango carries the fruit while a lime and onion marinade does the zing. Light, fresh, and totally plant-based.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 4 cups mangoes (Tommy or Indio varieties), peeled and diced
- 🫗 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 🫗 1 carrot, peeled and grated
- 🫗 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- 🫗 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 🫗 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 🫗 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 🫗 Serrano chili, to taste (optional)
- 🫗 1/2 cup lime juice
- 🫗 1 tbsp olive oil
- 🫗 Sea salt to taste
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Combine:** In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced mangoes, cucumbers, grated carrot, chopped tomato, and red onion.
**Season:** Stir in the grated ginger, fresh parsley, and the optional serrano chili.
**Dress:** Add the lime juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
**Toss:** Gently toss all ingredients until thoroughly combined, being careful not to mash the mango pieces.
**Chill:** Refrigerate for at least 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to marry before serving.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Vegan Mango Ceviche
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Removing Seeds: It is essential to remove the seeds from the cucumber and tomato. If left in, the excess water will make the ceviche "soupy" rather than crisp and fresh.
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Over-salting: Taste the mangoes first; if they are very sweet, they may require a bit more salt to balance the flavor profile.
🔄 Variations
Herb Swap: While parsley is traditional here, cilantro is a fantastic, punchy alternative if you prefer a more classic "street taco" flavor profile.
Creamy Addition: Adding 1 diced avocado right before serving adds a beautiful, creamy contrast to the bright acidity of the lime.
🧊 Storage
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This dish is best consumed within 4–6 hours of preparation. The lime juice will continue to break down the fruit if left for too long. Keep refrigerated until the moment of serving.
💡 Chef Tips
Mango Firmness: Use mangoes that are ripe but still slightly firm. If they are too soft, they will disintegrate when tossed with the other ingredients.
Ginger Tip: Grate the ginger finely or use a microplane to ensure it disperses evenly throughout the dish without leaving large, fibrous chunks.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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