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This Mango Salsa is sweet, tangy, and a little spicy. Perfect for summer cookouts, tacos, seafood, and snacking with chips. 🌶️🥭

Overhead view of a bowl of mango salsa garnished with lime wedges and cilantro, surrounded by tortilla chips.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Bright, fresh flavor that works for chips and salsa, grilled meats, salads, and more
  • A recipe for mango salsa that takes only a few minutes to prep
  • Perfect as mango salsa for fish tacos or any seafood dinner
  • Easy ingredients you can find year-round
  • A great way to add color and sweetness to tacos, burritos, bowls, pizza, or pasta
  • Works as a mango salsa recipe that brings both sweet and savory notes

🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions

  • mangos – use fresh ripe mangos for the best flavor
  • red pepper – substitute with yellow or orange pepper if needed
  • cilantro – parsley works if you do not enjoy cilantro
  • onion – red onion offers the best color, but white or yellow onions work
  • lime juice – bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch
  • salt – adjust to taste
  • pepper – black pepper is standard, but white pepper also works
  • jalapeños – leave out for mild salsa or add extra for heat
  • chili powder – optional seasoning that adds warmth

✨ Variations

  • Swap cilantro for parsley for a milder flavor
  • Add pineapple for extra sweetness
  • Stir in diced avocado for creaminess
  • Add more jalapeno for a spicy version
  • Mix in corn for extra crunch
  • Try serrano pepper instead of jalapeno for a sharper heat

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Chopped cilantro on a wooden cutting board with a chef’s knife, diced onions and peppers nearby.
Fresh mango halves sliced in a grid pattern on a cutting board with diced mango pieces and a paring knife.
Large glass bowl filled with diced mango, surrounded by small bowls of cilantro, onion, pepper, and seasonings.
Glass bowl with diced mango topped with diced red pepper, red onion, and cilantro before mixing.
Mango salsa mixture in a large glass bowl being stirred with a wooden spoon.
Small bowl filled with fresh lime juice surrounded by lime halves, whisk, and seasonings.
Seasoning mixture of pepper and chili powder added to lime juice in a small bowl.
Mixed mango salsa in a large bowl with lime halves and seasoning bowls nearby.
Close up of a spoonful of mango salsa showing diced mango, pepper, onion, and cilantro.

🔥 Tips

  • Use ripe mangos for the best results
  • Let the salsa rest so the flavors blend
  • Taste and adjust lime juice and salt before serving
  • Dice everything about the same size for easy scooping
  • Add the jalapeno seeds if you want more heat

❓ FAQs

What is the best way to use this recipe?

This mango salsa recipe is perfect with chips, salmon, shrimp, chicken, bowls, or tacos. It also works well as a mango salsa for fish tacos because of its sweet-tangy balance. You can also spoon mango salsa with fish or grilled meats for a fresh finish.

Can I use this on other foods?

Yes, this mango salsa recipe is very flexible. Try it on nachos, pasta salads, pizza, or side salads. It also works as mango salsa for fish or shrimp when you want a bright topping.

Is this good for meal prep?

Yes, you can make it the day you need it and chill it until serving. The flavors continue to develop as it rests.

How can I make it less spicy?

Leave out the jalapenos or remove the seeds. You can also replace jalapenos with mild green bell peppers.

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Servings: 16 servings

Mango Salsa

By Jamie Sherman
Fresh Mango Salsa made with ripe mangos, lime, cilantro, and jalapeno. Perfect for chips, seafood, tacos, or quick and easy appetizers.
Prep: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 3 ripe mangos, diced
  • 1 red pepper, chopped small
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 1-2 jalapeños, chopped fine (optional)
  • juice of 1 lime, or 1/4 cup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder, optional

Optional Popular Additions

  • corn
  • avocado
  • pineapple
  • parsley instead of cilantro

Instructions 

  • Add the mangos, red pepper, cilantro, onion, and jalapeños (if using) to a medium bowl.
    3 ripe mangos, 1 red pepper, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1-2 jalapeños
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, salt, pepper, and chili powder (if using). Pour over the mango mixture.
    juice of 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Toss until well combined.
  • Let the salsa rest for 30 minutes so the flavors can blend.
  • Serve as a dip or spooned over fish, shrimp, chicken, or salads.

Notes

🥡 STORAGE

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
  • Stir before serving because the salsa releases liquid as it sits.

♨️ REHEATING

  • This dish is not reheated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

❄️ FREEZING

  • Freezing is not recommended because the fruit becomes mushy after thawing.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

  • Use ripe mangos for the best texture.
  • Let the salsa rest before serving so the flavors blend.
  • For extra sweetness, add fresh pineapple.
  • For more heat, add jalapeno seeds.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS

  • This recipe is served fresh and has no alternate cooking methods.

♻️ LEFTOVERS

  • Enjoy leftover salsa with tortilla chips.
  • Spoon it over grilled chicken or seafood.
  • Add it to salads or tacos for a quick boost of flavor.

📝 NOTES

  • If you are unsure how to pick a ripe mango, give it a gentle squeeze. It should have a slight give but not be mushy.
  • To speed ripening, place mangos in a paper bag and rest at room temperature.
  • A very firm mango needs more time before using.
  • Always taste the lime juice before adding more, since some limes are stronger than others.
  • This salsa is excellent spooned over grilled shrimp or used as mango salsa with fish for a quick dinner lift.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 27kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 74mg, Potassium: 89mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 689IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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