Did you know that mangoes are the most widely consumed fruit in the world? There are so many tasty ways to enjoy mango, but mango salsa is one of our current favorites. This colorful fruit dip is so light, refreshing and versatile! Here’s how you can whip up an easy mango salsa recipe at home.
How to Make Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Dash of salt
- Dash of coarsely ground pepper
- 3 medium mangoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Anaheim or poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1: Prep your Ingredients
This mango salsa recipe calls for a lot of chopped ingredients. If you’re not sure how to peel and cut a mango, be sure to check out these step-by-step instructions.
Step 2: Whisk away
Gather the first five ingredients and whisk them together. You want to create a thoroughly blended lime juice mixture.
Step 3: Combine and toss
Things are starting to look good. In a large bowl, combine fruit, peppers, onion and cilantro; toss everything with the lime juice mixture.
Step 4: Chill out
Refrigerate the salsa, covered, for one hour. This resting time will allow flavors to blend. Stir just before serving.
How to Serve Mango Salsa
The possibilities are endless with mango salsa. It can be eaten with chips, over salmon, in a hash with chicken and more.
Find Fresh Ways to Eat Mango Salsa This Summer
Hot Dog Sliders with Mango-Pineapple SalsaFor parties, we shrink down lots of foods, including these quick hot dogs, to slider size. Pile on the easy but irresistible fruit salsa for a burst of fresh flavor. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Gingered Mango SalsaZesty cilantro and ginger meet cool mint in this change-of-pace salsa. "We love it over grilled chicken, fish and pork," says Barb Fore of McAllen, Texas. "Try substituting the mango with papaya."
Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado SalsaA delightful and tasty rub makes this quick recipe fantastic. While the fish is sitting to allow the flavors to blend, you can easily assemble the salsa. My family loves this! —Laura Fisher, Westfield, Massachusetts
Pork Tacos with Mango SalsaI've made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can't beat the tender filling made in a slow cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we've had—and we've tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! Yum. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Salmon with Mango-Citrus SalsaMy mother would make this for us on weeknights in summer—this was the only way we would eat fish. You can make the salsa a day ahead of time. Just keep it in the refrigerator in a covered container until ready to use. —Najmussahar Ahmed, Canton, Michigan
Pork Tenderloin with Mango RelishColorful mango relish is a refreshing counterpoint to the “heat” in the meat rub I use to pep up a number of pork dishes. These roasted tenderloins are sure to turn out nice and juicy. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Pepper Mango SalsaWhenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after I saw a chef on television make something similar. It sounded so good, and it wasn't something I could find in a store at the time. The salsa is especially tasty served with artisan chips —the black bean and roasted garlic ones are my favorite. When strawberries are in season, I add them into the mix, too. —Wendy Rusch, Cameron, Wisconsin
Tender Pork Chops with Mango SalsaI make the salsa and season the pork in the morning so it's ready to throw on the grill later. For a spicier topping, I add jalapenos to the salsa. —Andrea Rivera, Westbury, New York
Mango Chutney Pork RoastBright mango and red bell pepper really liven up this roast. The tropical fruit chutney packs a nice punch. Make an extra batch for tacos the next night. —Pamela Vitti Knowles, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Halibut Soft TacosI sometimes serve these halibut tacos wrapped in lettuce instead of tortillas. Either way, the mango salsa tastes amazing with grilled halibut. This warm-weather recipe is quick, colorful and full of nutrients. —Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana
Mango Black Bean SalsaThis colorful salsa takes just minutes to prepare—and that’s likely how long it will last at your next event, too! Chopped mango adds bursts of sweetness to this satisfying chip dip. —Judy Heiser, Uvalde, Texas.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2019
