Mango salsa recipe with step-by-step photos & a recipe video. Mango salsa has all the beautiful colors & flavors packed up in one recipe. It has sweetness from fresh mangoes, a spicy kick from jalapenos & a tangy taste with lime juice. Perfect for any Mexican meal, make this quick & easy salsa recipe within 15 minutes.
Mangoes are in season & it’s my favorite fruit. I have already posted a Homemade Mango Jam recipe & Mango Milkshake with Ice cream on the website.
This time Mango salsa was on my to-do list. The recipe is similar to my Fresh corn salsa recipe. This is one of the best Mexican salsa recipes with Fresh Mangoes. Everyone in our family loved it.
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Recipe Features
- Quick and easy to make - It only takes 15 minutes to chop & combine all the ingredients.
- Easy to customize - The best part of making salsa is that you can customize the recipe as per the ingredient availability & taste preference.
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients notes
You need only 5 ingredients
- Fresh Mango
- Red onions
- Jalapeno
- Fresh lime juice
- Salt.
Combine everything well & salsa is ready to serve.
In this recipe, to enhance the flavors I have added black pepper powder, cumin powder, jalapeno, etc. Also, included some red bell peppers & English cucumber to add color and crunch to the salsa.
You have to try this recipe once to experience the magic of fresh flavors.
How to make Fresh Mango salsa with step by step photos
Preparations
Chop the mangoes, bell peppers, red onions, jalapenos, cucumber & cilantro leaves.
Making the salsa
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Taste & adjust the seasoning (add more salt, lemon juice & pepper, if required).
- Let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Tastes best when served chilled.
Expert tips
- Choose the mangoes that are ripe & firm. Overripe mangoes may turn out to be soggy soon while making the salsa.
- Do not use fibrous mangoes for making salsa.
- Always taste the mangoes before adding any ingredient to it. If it tastes slightly sour then skip adding lime juice to it. Or add lime juice as per taste.
- You can skip adding jalapenos to cut down the spiciness.
FAQs
1) Pair it up with any Mexican dish.
2) Serve it with tortilla chips as a dip. Or use it as a topping for Nachos.
3) Serve it with any Taco recipe.
4) It goes well on the top of burrito bowls.
5) Put it on the top of a Mexican salad.
6) Use it as a garnish on grilled chicken or grilled fish.
7) Use it for Burrito Bowl.
To store any leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container & refrigerate. It stays good in the fridge for up to 2 days.
I recommend having it fresh because with time they tend to lose its freshness & texture.
Yes, you can make it ahead of time. Chop all the ingredients and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for 2 days. When ready to consume season it with salt, pepper, cumin, and lime juice and serve.
Variations that you can try
You can make variations by adding:
- Avocados
- Pineapple
- Tomatoes
- Corn
Storage suggestions
- Store it in an airtight container & refrigerate. It stays good for 2 days. But I suggest to consume it fresh because with time they tend to lose their freshness & texture.
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Easy Mango salsa recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup mangoes peeled & diced choose ripe & firm Mangoes
- ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup english cucumber chopped (or use regular cucumber)
- 1 small red onion peeled & diced
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
How to make Mango salsa
Preparations:
- Chop the mangoes, bell peppers, red onions, jalapenos, cucumber & cilantro leaves.
Making the Mango salsa:
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Taste & adjust the seasoning (add more salt, lemon juice & pepper, if required).
- Let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Taste best when served chilled.
Video
Notes
- Taste the mangoes first before making salsa.
- If the mangoes are little sour then skip adding lime juice to the recipe.
- Taste & adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
- If you prefer less spicy just skip adding Jalapenos.
- You can add normal green chili as a substitute for Jalapenos.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! I’m Preeti Nayak, and with over two decades of hands-on experience in Indian cooking, I’m excited to share my passion with you. As the author, photographer, and editor behind every well-tested, family-friendly recipe on this blog, my goal is to help you cook with confidence and bring the bold, authentic flavors of India to your table.
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This mango salsa is my secret trick for turning any plain meal into something exciting and full of flavor. Whenever I’m tired of the same old sides, this recipe saves the day with its fresh, sweet, and tangy kick. Give it a try you will love it.