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Mango salsa is a delicious party snack or topping for fish, shrimp, and tacos. This recipe shows you how to make mango salsa with avocado and cucumber.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Mango salsa is a fruity, tangy, spicy, and sweet flavor explosion.
- It's quick and easy to make for any cooking level.
- This salsa is festive and loaded with nutrients.
- Serve it as a party appetizer or topping for fish and meat entrees.
Fresh mango salsa is one of my favorite ways to use ripe, juicy mangoes, especially when they're in season and on sale. This nutrition-packed fresh fruit salsa is so juicy and compatible with so many things. It's perfect for summer cookouts and game day gatherings.
Ingredient notes
Recipe amounts are listed in the printable recipe card below.
- mango - The star ingredient of mango salsa where sweetness balances with acidic lime juice and jalapeño spice. The softness also complements the tender-crisp vegetables for a pleasing texture.
- avocado - Adds a rich, nutty flavor and creaminess, which uniquely balances the texture.
- cucumber - Use any cucumber variety for this recipe. Peel or remove seeds, if needed.
- red bell pepper - Adds gorgeous color, crunch, and flavor to mango salsa.
- onion - I recommend red onions for this recipe because they're crispy. colorful, and complement the sweet and spicy flavors.
- jalapeño pepper - Always taste-test the heat level before adding to the salsa because no two jalapeños are alike when it comes to spiciness.
- cilantro - A key flavor ingredient in traditional Mexican salsa, especially when mixed with lime.
- fresh lime - Fresh lime juice is always my recommendation for fresh salsa, but packaged lime juice will certainly work as a substitute.
- garlic cloves - Fresh garlic is a must for salsa in my book but, of course, it's optional.
- salt and pepper - Add to taste.
How to make this recipe
Homemade mango salsa is as easy as chopping fresh produce, combining everything, and squeezing fresh lime. I've included a few step-by-step photos to inspire you. Feel free to skip down to the printable recipe card.
Step 1. Dice fresh mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and (see recipe footnote) avocado. Finely grate or mince garlic and finely chop cilantro. Place everything in a bowl. Squeeze fresh lime over the ingredients.
Step 2. Toss ingredients to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, refrigerate, and serve within one day.
Mango salsa is a great appetizer with tortilla chips or topping for juicy meat and seafood entrees.
Recipe tips
- Select ripe mangoes. Always test mango ripeness by feel, not by color. A ripe mango has a slight give when gently squeezed and a fruity aroma.
- Use ripe avocados. Select dark green or nearly black avocado. Just like a ripe mango, a ripe avocado should yield to pressure when gently pressed.
- Time-saver. Look for pre-cut mangoes, onions, and bell pepper in your produce section.
- When to add avocados. If avocados are overly soft, gently tossing them with the salsa right before serving will prevent them becoming mushy.
- When to add lime juice. Lime juice prevents browning, but also macerates fruit, which softens it. Because of this, I prefer to add lime to mango salsa no more than 1 day ahead to preserve the semi-firm texture of the produce. Add the lime 2 to 3 days ahead for a saucy salsa.
Recipe variations
- Add other fruits, such as pineapple or papaya for a tropical flavor. Or, add fresh peaches to make your own version of Costo mango salsa.
- Increase the spice level by adding more jalapeño to your mango salsa. Use Serrano or habanero peppers for even more heat. Or, make a non-spicy mango salsa by simply leaving the hot peppers behind.
- Add black beans to mango salsa for added flavor, nutrients, color, texture, and volume.
Serving ideas
Mango salsa is a delicious appetizer or party dip that demands tortilla chips and a side of Mexican guacamole. It's also a colorful and nutritious topping! Use mango salsa for seafood, such as garlic butter grilled salmon, easy broiled salmon, pan seared sea bass, or grilled shrimp. Of course it's delicious with this grilled chicken tacos recipe too!
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Note about scaling
When scaling, the light gray ingredient notes after the comma don’t change. Adjust as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 large Mango, peeled and diced
- ½ large Avocado, peeled and diced
- ½ large Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- ½ large Red Bell Pepper, seeded and diced
- ¼ large Red Onion, diced
- 1 Jalapeno or Serrano Pepper, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Lime, halved
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place MANGO, AVOCADO, CUCUMBER, BELL PEPPER, RED ONION, CILANTRO, JALAPENO, and GARLIC in a mixing bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, squeeze FRESH LIME over chilled ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- To store, refrigerate mango salsa in an airtight container up to 2 days, or more at your discretion.
Recipe Notes
- Select ripe mangoes. Always test mango ripeness by feel, not by color. A ripe mango has a slight give when gently squeezed and a fruity aroma.
- Use ripe avocados. Select dark green or nearly black avocado. Just like a ripe mango, a ripe avocado should yield to pressure when gently pressed.
- Time-saver. Look for pre-cut mangoes, onions, and bell pepper in your produce section.
- Add avocados right before serving. This prevents them browning or getting smashed in the process.
- When to add lime juice. Since lime juice macerates and breaks down produce, I prefer to add it to mango salsa no more than 1 day ahead to preserve the semi-firm texture of the produce. Add the lime a few days ahead for a saucy salsa.
- Check out the recipe variations too!
Equipment
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.
BD says
Wow ! This is a great addition to everything.Some people ate as a salad.Thanks !
Traci says
Yay! So glad it was enjoyed and thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙂 Cheers!
Carol says
This is my favorite mango salsa recipe! I love that it's so healthy and with chips, it's practically a meal. We also love it over grilled fish and chicken--perfect for summer!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yayyy! So glad you love this one as much as we do. Chips, fish, or chicken - all our favorites 🙂 Thanks!
Michelle says
This salsa has the perfect amount of spice and I can't wait to eat it all summer long!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yayy! Glad you love it as much as we do 🙂 Thanks!!
Mirlene says
Gorgeous blends of colors with this mango salsa. So good to top off my soft chicken tacos for taco nights.
The Kitchen Girl says
Yess! Chicken tacos with mango salsa are my jam! Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Kris says
This flavor combo was out of this world! Can't wait to make again. Thank you! 🙂
The Kitchen Girl says
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed as much as we do 🙂 Thanks so much!
Emily says
Such a quick and easy appetizer or snack to impress guests! This will be a favorite this summer 🙂
The Kitchen Girl says
Yes, so perfect for entertaining 🙂 Thanks!
Kushigalu says
How refreshing and colorful is this salsa recipe. Thanks for sharing.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks! So glad you can enjoy it 🙂
Biana says
So colorful and delicious! This mango salsa is perfect for summer!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks so much, Biana! Yes, we eat as much mango salsa as we can during summer lol
Denay DeGuzman says
Today my husband and I were scheduled to return to our vacation home in Mexico. But with world events, we're here at home in California. This past week I've been making a variety of salsas and Mexican specialties to make up for our lost trip. I can hardly wait to try your delicious Mango salsa. Yum. Yum. It's like a colorful fiesta in a bowl!
The Kitchen Girl says
Aww thank you! Sounds like y'all know how to make some good lemonade with all these lemons everyone's getting
Julia says
This mango salsa was so easy to make! Love the tangy flavours of mango!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Julia! Glad to hear it! 🙂
stephanie says
Mango Salsa is my all time favorite, I can't wait to try this recipe.
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! So glad you can enjoy this one 🙂
Danielle says
Ooo, this was so yummy! I made some mahi mahi tacos last night with your salsa and the family loved it!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks Danielle! So glad to hear it...we love mango salsa on ALL the things! Fish tacos sound so good right now 🙂
Jenn says
I love tropical salsas but am afraid to try such a spicy chile. You make your recipe sound so well balanced and delish, I'm going to take your advice and try it! Yum!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome Jenn! Glad you can enjoy this one 🙂
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
What a beautiful salad - perfect for hot days and simple cooking.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thank you! We love both 🙂
Katherine says
What an awesome mango salsa. So many great flavors in one bowl.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks Katherine 🙂
Dannii says
What an amazing fresh salsa. I can't wait to try.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Dannii! Enjoy! 🙂
Sophie Goel says
Love the colors in this recipe! Excited to try it for the next grill-out.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thank you...glad you can enjoy this one 🙂
Kushigalu says
Love this all in one combo plus how colorful it is. My kind of recipe
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! Glad you can enjoy this one! Thanks 🙂