Mango Salsa

Brighten up your summer menu with this bright and zesty mango salsa. Whip it up and enjoy a tasty mix of sweet, savoury, and tangy flavours!

Are you looking for the perfect accompaniment to your favourite Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas and burritos? Look no further than a brightly-colored homemade mango salsa.

Sweet with a kick of spiciness, this recipe will bring lots of flavour to any meal. The combination of fresh juicy mangoes combined with crunchy onions, peppers, cilantro and jalapenos makes an irresistible side that pairs well with just about anything. Plus, it’s extremely easy to make!

If you’ve ever struggled to find the right topping for TexMex cuisine or even grilled fish or pork chops – this is it! Try out our delicious mango salsa recipe today and have your friends and family raving over how great dinner tasted!

Why You Will LOVE This Mango Salsa

• Fresh ingredients
• Quick and easy
• Full of amazing textures and flavours
• Perfect for potlucks, summer parties, BBQs, etc…
• Delicious as a dip with tortilla chips.
• The best topping for fish and grilled meats.

How to Serve Mango Salsa

Mango salsa is a delicious and colorful side dish for almost any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, having a family dinner, or just want to add some excitement to your meal, mango salsa is an easy and tasty way to do it!

Here are some tips on how to serve this yummy appetizer:

• Serve the mango salsa with chips as a great appetizer or snack.
• You can also use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
• Add it to grilled chicken or fish for an extra kick of flavour.
• It’s also tasty on its own: just spoon some mango salsa onto your plate and enjoy!

Mango Salsa Variations

This mango salsa is perfect as is but if you want to bulk it up or looking for a little variety, try some of these additions and variations.

• Include some diced avocado for an extra burst of flavour and texture.
• Mix in black beans to make it a heartier dish.
• Make is a dessert salsa by swapping the peppers for strawberries.
• Add some smoky heat with some diced jalapenos.

Tips for Making the BEST Mango Salsa

To ensure you make the best mango salsa, consider following these helpful tips and suggestions.

1. Let it chill. One of the secrets to a truly flavourful mango salsa is letting the mixture rest in the fridge for an hour or two. This helps the flavours meld together while keeping the freshness of the ingredients intact.

2. Give it a stir. While it chills any liquid released from the fruit and veggies will pool at the bottom. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving.

3. Add the mango an hour before serving. The key to maintaining the best texture and taste of mango salsa is adding the mango at the right time – which is about an hour before serving. Adding the mango too early can detract from the aesthetics and freshness of the dish.

4. Use high-quality, fresh ingredients. The soul and essence of mango salsa lies in the quality and freshness of its ingredients. To make the most of this delightful dish, always use fresh vegetables and fruit.

5. Adapt to personal tastes and preferences. Mango salsa is an incredibly versatile dish – feel free to experiment with your own preferences and the preferences of your guests.

How to Make Mango Salsa Ahead of Time

Mango salsa is best served the day it is prepared, but it can be prepared up to a day prior to serving. However, there are a few essential steps to take to ensure it remains fresh and delicious right up to the moment of serving.

If your mango is very ripe, do not add or prepare the mango until just before serving to prolong the life of this dish. Since mango has a tendency to soften further once prepared, it is best to wait until about an hour before serving to dice and add it to the salsa. If your mango is more firm, and less ripe, this gives you a little more room for preparing the dish ahead of time.

Prepare the rest of the mixture, and stir in the dressing until everything is well coated. This will allow the flavours to meld and intensify while the salsa sits in the refrigerator. You will still want to allow the mango to marinate though, so be sure to have it prepared and mixed in by about an hour before serving.

Before serving, taste the mango salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.

How to Store Leftover Mango Salsa

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Glass containers or high-quality plastic containers with tight-fitting lids work well.

Keep in mind that mango salsa is best consumed the day it is prepared, and at most within 2 to 3 days of being stored in the refrigerator. Beyond this period, the ingredients may begin to lose some of their texture, and the flavours may become less vibrant.

It’s important to note that freezing leftover mango salsa is not advised. The delicate texture of the fresh ingredients may be compromised when frozen and then thawed, resulting in a less appetising dish. So, for optimal taste and enjoyment, it’s best to consume your corn salsa within the recommended time frame and avoid freezing the leftovers.

About the Ingredients for Mango Salsa

Mango – Use only perfectly ripe mango. I used red mango, but any variety of mango will do.

Bell pepper – Use a firm, fresh red bell pepper. You can use any other bell pepper if you like but the sweetness of a red bell pepper works best.

Red onion – A small red onion should give you about 3/4 of a cup to one full cup. Feel free to substitute with white onion if you prefer. If you want a milder flavour, soak the diced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes.

Jalapeno – Seeding and removing the core from the Jalapenos removes most of the spice of the pepper, leaving behind the smoky flavour. Keep the seeds and core along with the rest of the pepper when dicing for a spicier salsa. If you don’t like spice, you can omit the jalapenos and substitute it with a green bell pepper instead.

Lime – Juice a fresh lime for the best flavour. You may use bottled juice instead, but the flavour won’t be as good.

Cilantro – If you don’t like it, feel free to omit it entirely. I do not recommend substituting with other herbs.

Salt and pepper – Salt and pepper your salsa to taste both before, and if necessary, after chilling.

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How to Make Mango Salsa

Yields: 4 cups | Preparation: 15 minutes | Chilling time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe mangoes, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• ¾ small red onion, diced
• 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced (keep seeds intact if you want it spicy)
• ½ cup chopped cilantro (about 1 bunch)
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice.

Season with salt and pepper and stir together with a spoon.

Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour for the flavors to really come out.

Serve with a side of tortilla chips or over some fish tacos. Enjoy!