This fresh mango salsa recipe is the ultimate combo of sweet with heat! Skip the store-bought varieties and make your own with this easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients — it has all the fresh, fruity flavor of mango salad, but with a zesty twist.
What Is Mango Salsa?
Mango salsa has all the zesty flavor of traditional fresh tomato salsa, but is chopped (instead of pureed) and incorporates ripe, juicy mangoes for a touch of sweetness. Just like conventional salsa, it makes a tasty fresh dip, taco topping, or garnish for grilled meats.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose mango salsa ingredients, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Mango – Ripe mangos work best, so they’re soft and easy to slice. Peel and dice.Tomatoes – I used Roma tomatoes because they are easy to find and have fewer seeds than some other varieties, but any tomatoes will work. Remove the seeds and chop.Red Onion – A white onion would also work well. Dice finely.Fresh Cilantro – A classic for salsa, but you can skip it or use other fresh herbs if you’re not a fan. Chop it up if you include it. I don’t recommend using dried herbs for salsa, but if you must, replace each tablespoon fresh with one teaspoon dried.Lime Juice – With so few ingredients in this recipe for mango salsa, fresh lime juice tastes best. Lemon juice is okay to substitute in a pinch, but lime juice has a more suitable flavor for salsa.Sriracha – This pepper sauce is available at most grocery stores, but you can also use one small diced jalapeño instead.Salt & Pepper – For simple seasoning.
How To Make Mango Salsa
This section shows how to make tomato mango salsa, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Variations
Swap the tomatoes – Use diced red bell peppers or cucumber instead. You can even add black beans to make it hearty.Try different fruits – Trade mango for a peach, papaya, or even cantaloupe. Or, try this pineapple salsa recipe for tropical flair.Add avocado – Diced avocado adds a creamy element to this recipe.
Storage Instructions
Mango salsa recipes can be refrigerated in a covered container for 2-3 days.
What To Serve With Mango Salsa
Use this salsa for scooping or topping a variety of dishes:
Chips – Corn tortilla chips are the classic choice, but you can also try zucchini chips or almond flour tortilla chips for healthier options.Mango salsa for fish – Use it on pan seared tilapia or pan seared halibut instead of lemon butter sauce, or try it on top of grilled salmon.Tacos – Make shrimp tacos or fish tacos with mango salsa! Fill your favorite tortillas with cilantro lime taco slaw and grilled shrimp or baked tilapia, then top with salsa.Mango salsa on chicken – Top cilantro lime chicken or juicy baked chicken breast with this salsa.Salads and bowls – Swap conventional salsa in taco salad for this salsa recipe, or use it to top a walking taco bowl.
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