Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa is a fresh and fast dip that is perfect to serve with a side of tortilla chips, scooped into tacos, or even served over steak or fish! Flavorful, tangy, and sweet, this mango salsa has it all!

Mango Salsa

We all know that salsa is the quintessential food for summer. Whether on a rooftop bar with friends, a quiet night on your balcony, or sitting on the patio watching the sunset with the family, all summer time occasions are made better with a big old bowl of fresh salsa and your favorite tortilla chips! Mango salsa especially holds a favorite spot in my heart for being sweet, tangy, spicy, and just embodies that summer feeling. There is nothing more refreshing than a super juicy bite of this salsa, and I can’t get enough of that sweet contrast with a salty chip! While we do love just eating this as a dip with our favorite chips it can be served with so many things! Try it with fish tacos, on top of a pulled pork sandwich, or even as a garnish to Cajun baked salmon. The possibilities are endless!

Make an entire salsa bar this summer with recipes like my classic Black Bean Salsa, Juicy Pineapple Salsa, and Salsa Verde Recipe!

How do you cut a mango?

Preparing a mango is really pretty simple once you get past the daunting pit part. Basically, a mango has a long flat pit in the center and you want to cut the mango away from it. The best way to do this is to stand the mango up straight with the stem side down on your cutting board.  Then, simply keep holding the mango, and with your free hand slice straight down one side all the way to the board. 

Repeat with the remaining side of the mango. Now, you will have two sides of mango and one center piece with a pit that you can throw away. Once that’s finished, make a few lengthwise cuts on each half of the mango, and then a few crosswise cuts, trying not to cut through the peel. This looks like little squares. Now, you can just use your small knife to gently cut the mango pieces away from the peel. They should slide off super easily and you’re done!

How To Make Mango Salsa

• Prep. Prep your fruits and veggies by washing them, then dice and chop them to your desired bite sized pieces.
• Combine. In a large bowl, combine your mango, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro.
• Squeeze. Squeeze over the orange and lime juices.
• Season. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, ginger, and salt.
• Stir. Stir gently to combine everything. Taste and adjust seasonings and or juices.

Storing Mango Salsa

While we like to eat this salsa within the first day, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days. Just give everything a good stir before dipping in again.

This salsa can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. It won’t taste quite as fresh but delicious all the same!

Ingredients Notes for Mango Salsa

• Mangos – 2 large, diced and pitted. 
• Onion – I used red onion for the color and bite of flavor but you could use green onion instead.
• Red Bell Pepper – Orange or yellow would be great in this salsa, or a blend of colors!
• Jalapeno – 1-2 Tablespoons of fresh jalapeno seems to be the perfect balance of spice in the recipe for our tastes. But if you like things extra spicy, feel free to add in more!
• Garlic – Start with 2 -3 cloves minced and add more if you prefer. 
• Cilantro – Feel free to leave this out if you aren’t a fan of the taste. Maybe add a dash of parsley as a substitute. 
• Juice – Both orange and lime juice are key to adding extra flavor to this salsa. Fresh is best here!
• Spices – A blend of chili powder, cumin, ginger, and a dash of salt.
• Optional – If you want something slightly more traditional in your salsa, add in some fresh diced tomatoes for added flavor!

Enjoy!

~Nichole

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Mango Salsa

By Nichole

Mango Salsa is a fresh and fast dip that is perfect to serve with a side of tortilla chips, scooped into tacos, or even served over steak or fish! Flavorful, tangy, and sweet, this mango salsa has it all!

Prep 15 minutes mins

Total 15 minutes mins

Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 Large Mangos (about 2.5 cups total) Pitted and Diced
• ▢ 1/4 Cup Diced Red or Green Onion
• ▢ 1/4 Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
• ▢ 1-2 Tablespoons Minced Jalapeno
• ▢ 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Ginger
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

• Place the diced mango, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
• Squeeze over the orange and lime juice. Top with the chili powder, cumin, ginger, and salt.
• Stir gently to combine. Serve immediately with your favorite chips, tacos, fish, or chicken.
• Leftover salsa will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2TBSP, Calories: 23kcal

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

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

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