This Fresh Mango Salsa uses the most delicious seasonal mangoes, crunchy bell peppers and red onion, hearty cherry tomatoes, and tangy lime to create a salsa perfect for summertime. It's sweet, spicy, and citrusy all in one bite!
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Flavor-bursting mango salsa recipe
Picture this: You are lounging on the most beautiful sandy beach in a comfortable chair in front of a crystal clear ocean. A light breeze keeps you cool enough to stay out in the sun for hours. In one hand is a pina colada (or frozen margarita) and the other, a tortilla chip with a scoop of the most delicious mango salsa.
Ugh. Take me there right now.
While I can't give you the beach, sand, ocean, breeze, I can give you the freshest, most delicious mango salsa. (And maybe the drink, too!) Close enough, right?!
This Fresh Mango Salsa uses the most delicious seasonal mangoes, crunchy bell peppers and red onion, hearty cherry tomatoes, and tangy lime to create a salsa perfect for summertime. It's sweet, spicy, and citrusy all in one bite!
Enjoy it with some tortilla chips and your favorite summer drink, on top of juicy grilled protein like chicken or steak, or as a garnish on tacos, enchiladas, salads and more. There are so many ways to enjoy it!
Fresh, seasonal ingredients
Mango: The sweet, tart flavors of a mango pair so well with traditional salsa ingredients. Such a fun way to switch up your salsa game!
Bell Peppers: I used orange, red, and yellow to add beautiful color and crunch.
Cherry Tomatoes: Taste amazing in any salsa, especially this fresh mango one.
Red Onion: Adds kick and crunch.
Cilantro: Has great bright flavor!
Lime Juice: For great tangy citrus elements! Also helps bring all of our other flavors together.
Sea Salt: Feel free to add more or less depending on your personal preference.
Tortilla Chips: Optional to dip. You can use this fresh mango salsa so many other ways, too!
Minimal equipment required
To make this Fresh Mango Salsa, you'll need a cutting board, knife, strainer, mixing bowl, mixing spoon, and measuring cups and spoons.
Let's make Fresh Mango Salsa
- Wash all fresh produce and dry.
- Finely dice all of your bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. Quarter your cherry tomatoes.
- Slice and cube your mango. Get all of the fruit off of it as possible. Here's the best way to do this:
- Slice your mango on either side of the pit located in the middle of the fruit. It's typically about half an inch thick. You'll be left with 2 rounded slices of mango (the sides) and a rectangular shaped pit (the middle piece).
- Using your knife, slice the insides of your mango slices vertically and horizontally, creating a grid of mango cubes. This is similar to how you'd slice the inside of an avocado.
- Scoop out your mango cubes. You can also slice off the remaining mango surrounding the pit. Be careful with your knife!
- Add all fruits & vegetables in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle lime juice and season with sea salt. You could also try seasoning with chile lime seasoning, truffle salt, or lemon juice!
- Serve chilled with a big 'ole bowl of tortilla chips or however else you enjoy your salsa! It would taste amazing with a grilled, juicy protein like steak or chicken as well, or on top of enchiladas or tacos.
No mango? No problem!
You don't need a mango to make a fresh and delicious fruity salsa. This recipe is SO versatile. Feel free to try any of the following:
- Berries
- Pineapple
- Peaches
- Pears
- Avocado
- Kiwis
Don't like red onion? Substitute for a sweeter white onion or add more spice with a jalapeno. Go even spicier with a habanero!
Mix and match your favorite sweet and tart flavors to make a salsa you'll go back to again and again!
Helpful mango salsa tips & tricks
How should I store this salsa?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Honestly, sometimes I even like this salsa better the next day since all of the flavors have had a chance to soak into each other.
Is it easy to substitute different ingredients into this salsa?
It is SO easy! Because this is a fresh salsa recipe, I recommend using seasonal fruits and vegetables for a delicious combination of flavors. Change up the produce or seasonings based on what you love!
Why did you pick mango? I've never heard of mango in a salsa before!
Ripe mangos will are so sweet and juicy. They pair so well with tart, spicy flavors. You'll get a combination of sweet, spicy, and citrusy in each bite!
Can I puree this salsa?
Sure! I would only pulse it 2-3 times until a light liquid forms. You'll end up with more of a chutney style salsa in the end.
What if I don't like cilantro?
I recommend topping your salsa with extra lime juice and lime zest!
Other recipes you might like
Spicy Orange and Jalapeno Margaritas
Fresh Mango Salsa
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- strainer
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mango, fresh
- ½ cup orange bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tbsp sea salt
- tortilla chips, optional
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce and dry.
- Finely dice all of your bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. Quarter your cherry tomatoes.
- Slice and cube your mango. Get as much fruit off as possible.
- Add all fruits & vegetables in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle lime juice, season with sea salt, and mix. You could also try seasoning with chile lime seasoning, truffle salt, or lemon juice!
- Serve chilled with a big 'ole bowl of tortilla chips or however else you enjoy your salsa!
Need help slicing your mango? Try this:
- Slice your mango on either side of the pit located in the middle of the fruit. It's typically about half an inch thick. You'll be left with 2 rounded slices of mango (the sides) and a rectangular shaped pit (the middle piece).
- Using your knife, slice the insides of your mango slices vertically and horizontally, creating a grid of mango cubes. This is similar to how you'd slice the inside of an avocado.
- Scoop out your mango cubes. You can also slice off the remaining mango surrounding the pit. Be careful with your knife!
Notes
- Berries
- Pineapple
- Peaches
- Pears
- Avocado
- Kiwis
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. It’s my passion to create dishes that can be shared with others. Tell me something you loved, something that you think it might need, or just say hi!
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1 serving: 6 grams Carbs | 0 grams Fat | 1 gram Protein
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