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Easy Mango Salsa

Easy mango salsa is a sweet-tart, no-cook mix of juicy diced mango, red onion, and cilantro tossed with bright lime juice. It only needs a quick rest to let the flavors meld while staying chunky and fresh.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
rest 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mango Salsa
  • 2 ripe mangoes, diced Use ripe but firm mangoes so the salsa holds its shape.
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced Adjust to taste for heat.
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt, to taste Season at the end; add gradually.

Method
 

Combine
  1. Add the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno to a bowl and mix until evenly distributed (no cooking).
  2. Stir in the chopped cilantro and fold gently so the mango pieces stay intact.
Dress and season
  1. Pour in the lime juice and toss gently to combine, coating the fruit without crushing it.
  2. Season with salt to taste and mix once more to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Rest and serve
  1. Let the salsa sit at room temperature for 10 minutes so the flavors meld.
  2. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled fish.

Notes

Pro tip: choose mangoes that are ripe but still firm—this keeps the salsa juicy and chunky instead of turning mushy. For best flavor, eat the same day; refrigerate in a sealed container up to 2 days (no freezing for best texture). If you want it less spicy, use half the jalapeno or omit it entirely.