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This fresh Mango Salsa recipe is the perfect combination of a little heat and a little sweet It’s pretty and delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s delicious! It is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. You can make it as spicy as you like depending on the type of pepper you use.
It’s easy. It just requires a little chopping but in about 20 minutes you can have a bowl of fresh mango salsa, just ready for you to dip into.
Make Ahead. You can do all the work the day ahead and just keep the salsa in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld together. I will keep for 3-4 days.
Mango Salsa Ingredients
- Fresh Mangoes. Nice and ripe. If you can’t find mangoes this would also be delicious made with fresh peaches.
- Red Onion. If you prefer, you can use green onion but I love the flavor the red onion gives it. Chop it up small.
- Red Bell Pepper
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Salt and Pepper
Additional Add Ins
Change the flavor and texture with one or all of these add ins.
- Avocado. Add this in right before serving to prevent the avocado from turning brown.
- Black Beans. Drain them first.
- Corn. Fresh or frozen.
- Cucumber
- Chopped Tomatoes. I prefer Roma tomatoes
- Pineapple. Add in fresh or canned pineapple.
How to Tell if a Mango is Ripe
- A mango is ripe if it is soft and will give slightly when squeezed. The color of the skin is mostly red or yellow. It is also ripe if there is a yellow circle around the stem.
- Leave mangoes on the counter to get them to ripen, do not refrigerate as this will slow down the ripening process.
- When the mango reaches the desired ripe stage, you can place it in the refrigerator.
How to Make Mango Salsa
- Cut up all the ingredients into small bite size pieces. Be sure and peel the mango first.
- Place ingredients in a bowl and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Chill the mango salsa in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes so that the flavors can all meld together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will a mango last?
I recommend making the salsa the day before or the morning of the day you are planning on serving it to give the flavors a while to come together. The salsa will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
How long will mango salsa last?
The salsa will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangos peeled, seed and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1 lime juiced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl combine all ingredients, including juice of lime.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chill for 15-30 minutes before serving
Tips & Notes:
- How to tell if a mango is ripe:
- A mango is ripe if it is soft and will give slightly when squeezed. The color of the skin is mostly red or yellow. It is also ripe if there is a yellow circle around the stem.
- Leave mangoes on the counter to get them to ripen, do not refrigerate as this will slow down the ripening process.
- When the mango reaches the desired ripe stage, you can place it in the refrigerator.
Kimberli says
This looks so good! My mouth is watering! I would love for you to come visit me over at greatastestuesdays.blogspot.com I found you on a blog hop!
Thx. Kimberli!
Angela at A Typical English Home says
Yum, this looks amazing. Will definitely be checking the recipe out (found this post via Pin Junkie).
Marigene says
I would rather have mango salsa than regular…yours looks delicious, Leigh Anne.
Have a great weekend…
Valerie A. H. says
Looks so good and fresh. My husband recently discovered Costco’s Mango and Peach Salsa and likes it a lot, to my surprise. This recipe would be even better. Thank you!
Leigh Anne says
I love the Costco Mango and Peach Salsa but think this one is just as good!
Krista Low says
I would love for you to link this up @ http://ahandfulofeverything.blogspot.com/2013/04/great-idea-thursday-1.html! This looks absolutely amazing 🙂 Krista
Krista Low says
Thank you so much for linking this up. I already know my husband is going to love it! Krista