You’ll want to put this mango salsa on everything! Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, add it to a salmon bowl, or scoop it up with tortilla chips.
We Can’t Get Enough of this Mango Salsa!
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this mango salsa this summer! It’s fresh, bursting with flavor and adds a beautiful pop of color to anything you serve it with. We love it spooned over Blackened Salmon and in Fish Tacos, and it’s also so good in my favorite Salmon Bowls.
If you can find honey mangoes, they make the best mango salsa. Also called champagne mangoes, they’re sweeter and less fibrous than regular mangoes. My other best tip for making this recipe is to dice everything up fairly small, so you get a little bit of everything in every bite.
Ingredient Notes
- Mangoes: You’ll need about 2 1/2 cups of diced mango, which equals 3 honey mangoes (since they’re a bit smaller) or 2 regular large mangoes. If your mangoes aren’t very sweet, you can add a teaspoon or so of honey to sweeten up the salsa.
- Red Bell Pepper: Adds crunch, color and flavor.
- Red Onion: Dice it up finely so it won’t overpower the other flavors.
- Jalapeño: Remove the ribs and seeds before dicing it since that’s where most of the heat is. Otherwise, it will make the salsa too spicy.
- Lime: The bright citrus pairs perfectly with the sweet mango. I add the zest of half a lime and the juice of one lime.
- Fresh Cilantro: For fresh, herby brightness.
- Fine Sea Salt: To bring all the flavors together.
Find the full recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Mango Salsa
Combine all of the ingredients and stir gently to mix.
Taste and adjust the flavors as needed. You might want to add a bit more salt to make the flavors pop, or a small drizzle of honey if it needs more sweetness.
You can serve it right away or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Stir it again right before serving and enjoy!
I don’t recommend making this mango salsa more than a few hours ahead, to keep it from getting watery. Of course, if you have leftovers they will still be tasty the next day.
Recipe Variations
We love this recipe as is, but it’s also fun to play with the flavors! Try:
- Swap the red bell pepper for one diced large avocado.
- Sub diced fresh pineapple for half of the mango.
- Swap 1 cup of the mango with diced fresh peach or nectarine.
- Swap the red bell pepper for 1 cup of diced strawberries.
Ways to Serve Mango Salsa
Here are my favorite ways to serve it:
- As an appetizer with tortilla chips.
- It’s the perfect fresh topping for Salmon Tacos.
- Spoon it over Grilled Salmon, Grilled Chicken Breast or Grilled Pork Chops for a summery dinner.
- It adds a fresh pop of color and flavor to Salmon Bowls and Burrito Bowls.
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Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe mangoes, diced (or 3 small mangoes, about 2 ½ cups diced)
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed and finely diced
- zest of ½ a lime
- juice of one lime, about 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup (loosely packed) finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro and salt) in a medium mixing bowl. Stir gently to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.2 large ripe mangoes, ½ cup diced red bell pepper, ¼ cup finely diced red onion, ½ jalapeño, juice of one lime, ¼ cup (loosely packed) finely chopped fresh cilantro, ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Stir again before serving.
Notes
- I like to use honey mangoes – they’re extra sweet. They are on the smaller side, so I use 3 of them in this recipe.
- I don’t recommend making this mango salsa more than a few hours ahead, to keep it from getting watery. Of course, if you have leftovers they will still be tasty the next day.
