Mango Salsa
Fresh Mango Salsa made with ripe mangos, lime, cilantro, and jalapeno. Perfect for chips, seafood, tacos, or quick and easy appetizers.
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl (small and medium)
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
