Description
This fresh salsa combines sweet, juicy mangos with spicy jalapeños and tangy lime juice for a perfect balance of tropical and zesty notes. Made with simple, fresh ingredients you can find at any grocery store, this salsa is incredibly versatile and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
2 fresh mangos, diced
¼ red onion, finely diced
2 jalapeño peppers, minced
½ sweet red bell pepper, minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 fresh lime
Instructions
1. Cut the mango cheeks off on both sides of the pit. Score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern without cutting through the skin.
2. Turn the mango inside out and slice off the cubes. Aim for small, uniform pieces that are easy to scoop with chips.
3. Finely dice the red onion, keeping pieces small and uniform. Mince the jalapeños and red bell pepper into tiny pieces. For milder salsa, remove all jalapeño seeds.
4. Roughly chop fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems. Measure out half a cup once chopped.
5. Add all your chopped ingredients to a medium bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
6. Toss gently to coat all ingredients with lime juice. Let rest 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry.
Notes
Choose ripe mangos that give slightly when pressed for the sweetest flavor.
Cut everything small and uniform for easy scooping and better flavor blending.
Store in an airtight container for 1-3 days. The salsa will release liquid as it sits, which is normal. Just drain excess before serving.
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling jalapeños. Don’t touch your eyes or face.
For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes from jalapeños. For more heat, leave some seeds in or add an extra pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: Mexican