Mango Salsa

Discover the perfect Mango Salsa recipe that’s sweet, spicy, and refreshingly delicious. Perfect for tacos, grilled fish, served with chips.

Looking to add a burst of tropical flavour to your dishes? Mango salsa is a vibrant, refreshing, and versatile condiment that pairs perfectly with a variety of foods.

Made with ripe mangoes, fresh peppers, and cilantro, this salsa offers a delightful balance of sweetness and heat. It’s an excellent accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken, tacos, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips.

Easy to prepare and visually stunning, mango salsa is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Let’s dive into the recipe and bring a taste of the tropics to your table!

How to Store Leftovers

This salsa is best eaten the same day it is made but you can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

The mangoes may soften and lose some texture, and the onions may start to get translucent.

Mango Salsa Ingredients & Substitutions

Mango – Red mango is best to use for this salsa, although any variety you may have on hand will work! Use fresh mango only, not frozen.

Pepper – Red bell pepper adds a little sweet crunch. You can use green pepper if you prefer but it lacks the sweetness that works so well here.

Onion – Dice the red onion fairly small so it doesn’t take over the salsa. If you prefer a milder flavour to the onion you can soak it in cold water first to tame the flavour.

Jalapeno – To give the salsa a smoky flavour without the spice simply remove the core and seeds. For a spicier salsa include the seeds, or just use a hotter pepper of your choosing. If you don’t like spice, you can omit the jalapenos and substitute it with green bell peppers instead. Younger jalapenos with smoother skin are usually more mild than older jalapenos with wrinkly skin.

Cilantro – Feel free to omit if you aren’t into cilantro.

Lime – Fresh lime juice is best, and you can include some zest too if you like. Bottled lime juice will work but the flavour isn’t as good as from fresh juice.

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How to Make Mango Salsa

Yields: 4 cups | Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe mangoes, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• ¾ small red onion, diced
• 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced (keep seeds intact if you want it spicy)
• ½ cup chopped cilantro (about 1 bunch)
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir together with a spoon.

Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Serve with a side of tortilla chips or over some fish tacos. Enjoy!