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Vibrant fresh mango salsa in a colorful bowl, diced mango with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and red bell pepper, lime wedges alongside, tortilla chips, bright summer food photography
Sarah Mitchell

Fresh Mango Salsa

This mango salsa is sunshine in a bowl. It's sweet, spicy, tangy, and fresh — and it goes with absolutely everything.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe mangos, diced small
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Dice the mangos into small, even pieces and place in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and diced red bell pepper.
  3. Squeeze the lime juice over everything.
  4. Add a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper if using.
  5. Gently toss to combine without mashing the mango.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  7. Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, and heat to your preference.
  8. Serve with tortilla chips, on tacos, or alongside grilled protein.

Notes

The mango needs to be ripe but still firm — if it's too soft, the salsa will be mushy. To pick a ripe mango, press gently near the stem — it should give slightly and smell sweet. This salsa is best eaten the same day or the next day. The lime juice keeps the mango from browning.