Mango Salsa Recipe

A top down shot of a bowl of mango salsa topped with cilantro, lime, and served with chips on a wood background.

This Mango Habanero Salsa recipe is a fresh and delicious addition to your summer! The juicy mango makes this salsa perfectly sweet while the habanero and jalapeños pack a spicy kick making the perfect flavor combo. This salsa is also naturally gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 compatible.

Course Appetizer, Condiment

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 54kcal

Author Emilee Mason

Equipment

Sharp Knife
Food Processor, optional

Ingredients

2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced
½ bunch fresh cilantro
½ large red onion
1-2 habanero peppers more or less to taste
1-2 jalapeno peppers more or less to taste
2 limes juiced
salt to taste

Instructions

Peel and dice the mango and place in a medium sized bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Combine chopped ingredients with diced mango.
Mix well until all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Add additional salt and fresh lime juice to taste and enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips!

Notes

Ingredient Notes

Fresh Mangoes* - Make sure they’re soft but not too soft!
Habanero and Jalapeño Peppers - You can use more or less chili peppers depending on how spicy you like your salsa.

*I recommend fresh mango for the best texture of this chunky salsa, but if you’re pressed for time or can’t find fresh mango, frozen mango is a great substitute! Be sure to allow the mango to thaw completely before dicing it and adding in the remaining ingredients.

Preparation Notes

I prefer to use a food processor to very finely chop all ingredients and add to the diced mango. You can also simply use a knife to chop the cilantro, red onion, and jalapeños and then combine with the mango, lime juice, and salt.

Salsa Variations

Pineapple Mango Salsa - To make pineapple salsa use only one mango and add in a cup of diced pineapple as well!
Add Tomatoes - if you love fresh tomatoes in your salsa, add 1-2 small diced tomatoes to the diced mangoes before mixing in the additional ingredients.
Add Bell Peppers - Another great addition to this salsa is a diced sweet bell pepper.
Roasted Salsa - Another great variation of this recipe is to roast your ingredients (such as the tomatoes, bell pepper, chili peppers, and even mango!) and throw them all into a blender or food processor to pulse until smooth.

Storage Notes

This salsa keeps great in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Keep in mind that as they sit, the mangoes will continue to soften which may affect the texture of the salsa!

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