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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Easy Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

    PUBLISHED: May 26, 2021 • By Toni Dash 6 Comments

    Easy Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

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    MANGO SALSA IN WHITE BOWL TITLE

    Fresh Mango Salsa is a sweet, spicy change up to regular salsa. Just a handful of flavor-packed ingredients and about 15 minutes is all you’ll need to whip this up.

    MANGO SALSA IN WHITE BOWL TITLE

    Sweet mangoes, spicy jalepeno, tangy lime juice are just the start of this unexpected salsa recipe.

    Use it as an appetizer or a relish. The tropical twist makes this salsa a favorite.

    And if you love yourself some mango, try some Mangoes Diablo for dessert.

    Delish Mango Salsa Recipe

    Calling all salsa lovers! Pico de Gallo is great, no doubt.

    But isn’t it fun to change it up every once in awhile? And when it’s just as easy as making traditional salsa, why not?

    We love Cranberry Salsa for the holidays and Mango Salsa any time!

    The flavor combination is refreshing, tropical and unexpected.

    mango salsa in a bowl with chips close up

    Recipe Ingredients + Notes

    Mangoes. Use ripe mangoes that are still slightly frim. This makes it easier to remove the and cube the fruit still with great flavor.

    Red Onion. Finely chopped red onion brings color and some spicy flavor notes to the salsa.

    Jalapeno Pepper. One medium to large jalapeno is used. Be sure to remove all the seeds. They are the spiciest part of the chile pepper.

    Jalapenos can range dramatically in heat. It’s always best to start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.

    Also wash hands well after handling a chile pepper and do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth until washing hands.

    Cilantro. Fresh cilantro is chopped for the mango salsa.

    Lime Juice. Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor. I use a handheld juicer for this.

    Salt. Salt after making if needed. If serving with salted tortilla chips, it may not need any salt.

    mango salsa ingredients image

    How to cut a Mango

    It’s not completely obvious how to cut a mango. They are an oval shape with a large flat pit in the middle.

    I have a tried and true method that makes it very easy especially when making mango salsa.

    The pit makes it unclear how to best remove the fruit without completely mangling it.

    STEP 1. Cut through the mango

    When you look at a mango you’ll notice it’s not evenly round. They are flatter in one direction as you can see from the two photos below.

    TIP: put the mango on it’s bottom and look down on it for the easiest way to see the shape difference.

    cutting through a mango with a large knife

    The pit will be laying across the rounder side. The knife below is positioned to cut along the long side of the pit on both sides.

    Then using a paring knife remove any fruit around the pit.

    cutting a mango - knife in fruit

    STEP 2. Cut the removed fruit

    In the photo below you can see part of the white pit in the unscored portion of the mango (in the center).

    Gently cut through the removed section of mango, making cuts both vertically and horizontally up TO the peel but not through it.

    cut side of mango with scored fruit

    After the mango has been cut, push up on the skin side. The skin will arch pushing the cut mango pieces apart.

    cut mango pieces on skin

    STEP 3. Cut along the mango skin

    Run a paring knife along the skin of the mango at the bottom of the cut pieces to remove them.

    They can be cut in half for smaller pieces.

    cutting mango fruit from the skin

    How to make Mango Salsa – Step-by-Step

    It’s so easy….

    Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.

    mango salsa ingredients in bowl

    Stir together!

    mango salsa ingredients mixed in bowl

    Variations

    Swap in key lime juice. I used fresh key lime juice in the original version of this salsa. It gives a special brightness key limes are known for!

    Try different chile peppers. All chile peppers have different heat levels. If you want a spicier salsa consider using serrano peppers. For something milder, use anaheim peppers.

    Add avocado. Adding some cubes of diced avocado adds a creaminess for a mango avocado salsa option.

    Add tomato. To bring in a more savory flavor (that is still sweet) add some chopped tomatoes.

    Add peaches. This is delicious with some ripe summer peaches.

    Add pineapple. For a true tropical salsa add in some chopped pineapple.

    Sweet red peppers. Adding some chopped red bell peppers gives some crunch, color and additional flavor.

    Add black beans. For some more protein add some cooked black beans.

    How to use Mango Salsa

    • As an appetizer recipe with tortilla chips for dipping (the salty contrast is delicious).
    • A relish on roasted chicken, or with grilled chicken or fish
    • On Mexican inspired dishes like fish tacos or burrito bowls
    • On other spicy dishes like this Cuban Garlic Chicken Bowl

    Storing the salsa

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    Make the mango salsa a day ahead for more flavor blending!

    mango salsa in a bowl

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    Easy Mango Salsa

    This delicious easy Mango Salsa is perfect for dipping chips or as a relish on roasted or grilled meats. Only a few flavor-packed ingredients are needed.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 10 aproximately 4 cups of salsa
    Calories: 30kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 large Mangoes ripe yet firm, peeled, pit removed; chopped into ½ inch cubes
    • 1 medium-large Jalapeno Chile Pepper de-stemmed, seeded and diced
    • 1/2 cup chopped Red Onion
    • ¼ cup fresh Lime Juice
    • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl: mangoes, jalapeno peppers, red onion, lime juice and cilantro.
    • Stir to fully combine and salt to tate. Serve with salty tortilla chips!

    Notes

    Ingredient notes
    Choose mangoes that are ripe but still firm for easiest cutting into pieces.
    *Chile peppers can vary greatly in heat. I suggest adding a few tablespoons of chile pepper to the salsa, stir to combine and taste. Add more based on your heat preference/tolerance.
     
    Storing Salsa
    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Can be made the day before for more flavor blending.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Faith Still says

      June 06, 2021 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      This salsa looks delicious! I am growing mild jalapenos which we love. I bet they would be good in this too.

      Reply
    2. Taylor Kiser says

      May 26, 2021 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      This mango salsa is going to be on repeat all summer long! Tastes amazing! I could eat it just by the spoonful!

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      May 26, 2021 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      This salsa was delicious! What a great change of pace from tomato salsa. Can’t wait to try your cranberry salsa around the holidays too.

      Reply
    4. Helen says

      May 26, 2021 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      The perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Yum! Great recipe 🙂

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    5. Jess says

      May 26, 2021 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      I’ve always had trouble with cutting mangos. Thanks for your detailed directions. This salsa is so yummy!

      Reply
    6. Andréa Janssen says

      May 26, 2021 at 6:54 am

      5 stars
      This was a great salad. I loved the mango combined with the pepper and lime juice. I ate it with my steak and it was perfect!

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