Mango Salsa: the perfectly sweet, spicy, tangy salsa to take your Mexican dishes to the next level

There's nothing like the ripe mango. This tasty tropical fruit shines in this easy mango salsa recipe. Packed with bold, delicious ingredients like red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro, mango salsa tastes phenomenal and is a great alternative to classic tomato-based salsas. There's no shortage of ways to use mango salsa.

It's a delicious topping for tacos (especially fish, shrimp, or chicken), grilled chicken, roast fish, or skirt steak – anything with Mexican ingredients and flavors will be amazing with this easy, fresh mango salsa. Of course, it's so delicious, you each it with tortilla chips or straight out of the bowl.

Tips for Making the Best Mango Salsa

For a spicier mango salsa, leave in the jalapeno seeds or use a hotter chili like Thai chilis or habaneros.

If you're not keen on spice, omit the chilis.

Double the rest if you're serving mango salsa at a party or barbecue.

Add avocado for an even healthier, heartier mango salsa.

How to Store Mango Salsa

Place any leftover mango salsa in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

How to Make Mango Salsa

Step 1

Step 1

Place the bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a serving bowl. Clean and start cutting the mango with a sharp knife.

Place the bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a serving bowl. Clean and start cutting the mango with a sharp knife.

Step 2

Step 2

Place the mango cubes into the bowl by using a tablespoon.

Place the mango cubes into the bowl by using a tablespoon.

Step 3

Step 3

Season with salt, then toss to combine.

Season with salt, then toss to combine.

Step 4

Step 4

Add the lime juice.

Add the lime juice.

Step 5

Step 5

Mix again.

Mix again.

Step 6

Step 6

Leave the salsa for at least 10 minutes so the flavors combine, then serve.

Leave the salsa for at least 10 minutes so the flavors combine, then serve.