Description
A bright, fresh, and easy salsa combining sweet mango with zesty lime — perfect for chips or as a topping.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt, to taste (approx. 1/2 teaspoon)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to your taste.
- Let the salsa sit for 5–10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
- Give it a final stir before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips, grilled fish, chicken, tacos, or as a topping for bowls.
Notes
- Choose mangoes that give slightly when pressed — they’re ripe and sweet.
- Make it ahead and refrigerate up to 4 hours; bring to room temp before serving.
- Swap jalapeño for serrano pepper if you like more heat.
- Can add a small diced avocado just before serving for a creamy twist.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30 g)
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg