Fresh (5-Ingredient) Mango Salsa

updated May 21, 2020
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A fresh, 5-ingredient mango salsa that pairs just as well with chips as it does with fish tacos, grilled salmon, shrimp kebobs, and more.

Makes3 1/2 cups

Prep20 minutes

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I’m all for the convenience of store-bought tomato salsa, but when it comes to mango salsa, the only one worth eating is one made from scratch. That’s why we made it extra easy on you: This recipe requires just five ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. When it’s done, you’ll be rewarded with a sweet, fruity, and slightly-spicy salsa that’s infinitely better than anything sold in a jar. Here’s how to make it.

The Versatile Fruit Salsa You’ll Be Making All Summer Long

A fresh mango salsa is only as good as the mangoes you use. Any variety of mango — from the popular Tommy Atkins mango to the extra-creamy Ataulfo — can be used for this salsa, but the ripeness level does matter.

Generally we give the advice to pick them up and hold them in your hands (they should feel heavy for their size, and give slightly when you press the area around the stem) and to give them a sniff (perfectly-ripe mangoes should have a pronounced, intoxicating smell) — but we don’t recommend doing that right now, given best safety practices for COVID-19 prevention.

If you end up with unripe mangoes, you can let them ripen on your counter for a few days. (And if you get super-soft mangoes, which will be too mushy to slice, just blend them into a smoothie and try again next time.)

The beauty of mango salsa is that it tastes great with just about anything you’re eating this summer. While you can (and should!) pair it with tortilla chips and margaritas, it’s just as tasty served atop fish tacos, grilled salmon, grilled chicken, shrimp kebabs, and burrito bowls.

Credit: Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: CC Buckley/Kitchn

Mango Salsa

A fresh, 5-ingredient mango salsa that pairs just as well with chips as it does with fish tacos, grilled salmon, shrimp kebobs, and more.

Prep time 20 minutes

Makes 3 1/2 cups

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 2

    large, ripe mangoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), diced (about 2 1/2 cups)

  • 1/2

    small red onion, diced

  • 1/4 cup

    finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

  • 1/2

    small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (use the full pepper for a spicier salsa)

  • Finely grated zest of 1 large lime

  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 3 tablespoons)

  • Pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.