This fresh mango salsa recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, tastes amazing, and is super easy to make. It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors to dazzle your taste buds.
This fruit salsa is made with sweet, juicy mangoes rather than tomatoes--like a traditional salsa.
You may be thinking the tropical fruit doesn’t belong in salsa--but it absolutely does!
This mango salsa has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a mild kick of heat from the jalapeño. The combination of ingredients makes this salsa a unique appetizer everyone will be eager to dig into.
Ingredients
Mango salsa is made with 5 main ingredients tossed together with lime juice. chili powder. and salt. The results are a ridiculously delicious fruit salsa you won’t want to stop eating.
Ingredients notes and substitutes
- Mangoes. I used honey mangoes, which are also known as ataulfo mangoes. They are the best variety for this recipe because there are no strings. So, I do not suggest using another variety.
- Jalapeño. For a spicier salsa, add some seeds or use your favorite hot pepper.
- Bell pepper. Red bell pepper is sweet and adds color to the salsa. To substitute, replace with green, yellow, or orange bell pepper. Or try roasted bell peppers instead.
- Cilantro. If you're not a fan of cilantro, simply leave it out.
- Onion. Red onion is best for this recipe. However, white onion or green onions can be used as a replacement.
Mangoes
If you were wondering what honey mangoes look like, below are the 3 honey mangoes I used for this recipe.
Alphonso mangoes are similar to honey mangoes and also a good choice.
These varieties of mango have a soft velvety texture and a sweet mango taste. They have beautiful orange flesh and best of all—no strings, so they are perfect for dicing.
How to cut a mango
Step 1
Mangoes have a large slender pit that runs down the middle of the fruit.
To cut around the pit, hold the mango stem side up and use a sharp knife to cut down one side of the mango, as pictured above. Slice all the way down the mango to cut off one side of the flesh.
If the knife stops while you’re cutting, you’ve come too close to the pit. Just move the knife away from the pit a little and continue slicing.
Step 2
Turn the mango around and cut off the other side the same way you did the first side. Now you are left with 2 mango halves and a pit.
Either toss the pit or cut the skin and the fruit around it off to enjoy.
Step 3
To cube the mango, make about ¼-inch slices vertically down the fruit without going through the skin.
Then make the same ¼-inch slices horizontally through the fruit—not the skin.
You should end up with 2 halves similar to the above image.
Step 4
Gently press on the skin side of the mango to pop up the fruit squares, as pictured above.
Step 5
Use your knife to cut the cubes off the skin.
Alternatively, you can skip steps 4 & 5 and, instead, use a spoon to scoop the cubes out of the skin. The spoon method is easier, but the above method is cleaner.
Assembling the Salsa
Once the mango is cut and the vegetables are diced into bite-sized pieces, assembling the salsa is a breeze.
Add the prepared ingredients to a mixing bowl.
And toss it all together until evenly mixed.
That's it!
Mango salsa can be enjoyed right away or covered and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
FAQ's
Yes, but you will lose the fresh look and taste of the salsa. To freeze, store the mango salsa in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Fully defrost it on the counter or in the fridge before serving.
Serve mango salsa as a dip alongside tortilla chips. Or use it to top tacos, burritos, and tamales. It also tastes great over lemon tofu fillets.
Pro Tips
- Chill the mango salsa in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This will bring the flavors together and enhance the taste.
- Dice the mangoes into bite-sized pieces to be easily scooped up with a chip. Finely diced the vegetables as well.
- Swap out the mangoes for your favorite fruit, such as strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, etc. Or, include a mix of fruits.
- Dice up avocado, cucumber, or cherry tomatoes and toss them in the salsa as well.
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Mango Salsa
All you need to make this fresh mango salsa recipe are 8 simple ingredients and about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangos, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion. diced
- ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ⅓ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
Instructions
Prep the ingredients
- Dice the mango and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely dice the onion and jalapeno. And roughly chop the cilantro.
Remember. this is a salsa so the fruit should be cut small enough to easily be scooped up with a chip.
Make the salsa
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together: mango, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro lime juice, and salt.
- Gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula or large spoon.
- Chill the salsa for 15-30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- The cilantro leaves should be removed from the stems, measured, then roughly chopped. Kitchen scissors work best for chopping the cilantro, but a knife will do.
- One jalapeño keeps the salsa mild. Add 2 to 3 jalapeños for more heat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 6gSugar: 48gProtein: 3g
**Nutritional info is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients I used and for convenience and as a courtesy only.**
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