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Not So Spicy Mango Salsa

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This Not So Spicy Mango Salsa is a little sweet, a little spicy, and perfect as a dip for chips or as a topping for tacos, chicken, or fish.
Servings: 3 cups
Total Time: 15 minutes
mango salsa in a bowl served with chips

It’s almost spring which means enjoying more margaritas with chips and salsa. Tomato-based salsas are great but there are so many other types of salsas such as our Not So Spicy Mango Salsa. This mango salsa recipe is more than just salsa – it’s perfect as a topping for baked fish or chicken, on shrimp tacos, or even as an addition to quinoa salad.

mango salsa in a bowl served with chips

Key Ingredients and Substitutions


You really only need a handful of ingredients for fresh mango salsa. With so many ingredient options, you can add a few of your own favorites (or leave one of ours out) to make your own customized version. For our version we include:

The full ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.

  • Mangos
  • Red Peppers
  • English Cucumbers
  • Red Onion
  • Jalapeno (with seeds removed)

Some delicious additions or substitions are:

  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Corn
  • Black Beans
  • Avocado
  • Zucchini
  • Tomatoes
  • Pineapple
image of the ingredients for mango salsa

How to Serve Mango Salsa


There are so many options for serving mango salsa, and it will bring a fresh flavor to whatever you decide to add it to. These are some of our go-to ways to serve mango salsa.

  • With chips or pita
  • On top of baked or grilled fish (we love it on top of seared tuna)
  • On top of baked or grilled chicken
  • As a condiment on fish tacos (or shrimp tacos)
  • With quinoa or rice
  • In a burrito bowl
  • With fajitas

How to Make Mango Salsa


Here are the quick step-by-step instructions with visuals; you can find the full instructions with the exact ingredients in the recipe card below.

Pro-tip: Mango salsa is best served fresh so make it the day you plan on enjoying it. Also, make sure your mangos are ripe to get the most flavor. Unriped mangos can be bland.

1. Combine Ingredients: In a serving bowl, combine the mango, red pepper, English cucumber, red onion, and finely diced jalapeño along with fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper then gently toss. Top with cilantro.

2. Enjoy: Chill for at least 10 minutes then serve as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping for fish, chicken, or tacos.

mango salsa process shot - image of ingredients in a bowl before being combined and image of ingredients after being gently combined

Recipe Tips and Notes


  • Use ripe mangos to get the full juicy, sweet freshness of the fruit.
  • Mangos have a big oval-shaped seed in the middle which is inedible. Our preferred method for cutting a mango is first peeling it and then cutting the mango into four large pieces around the seed. You can then slice and dice these pieces of mango easily on a cutting board.

Frequently Asked Questions


What’s the difference between mango salsa and mango chutney?

Salsa is made from raw fruits and/or vegetables. Chutney is also usually made from fruits and/or vegetables but it is typically blended and cooked.

How do I store leftover salsa?

Mango salsa leftover can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3 days. Note: the mangos will soften over time changing the texture of the salsa.

shrimp tacos topped with creamy cilantro avocado dressing

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mango salsa in a bowl served with chips

Not So Spicy Mango Salsa

This Not So Spicy Mango Salsa is a little sweet, a little spicy, and perfect as a dip for chips or as a topping for tacos, chicken, or fish.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 cups
Calories 49 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • ½ cup English cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • â…› tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro. chopped

Instructions 

  • In a serving bowl, combine the mango, red pepper, English cucumber, red onion, and jalapeño.
  • Add the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper then gently toss. Top with cilantro
  • Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

1. Level of Heat: If you prefer a spicier salsa then leave some of the seeds in the jalapenos or chose a spicier pepper such as serrano or habañero peppers.
2. Other ingredients to consider in your mango salsa: Serrano peppers, habañero peppers, banana peppers, bell peppers, avocado, black beans, corn,  zucchini, tomatoes, and parsley. 
3. Options for serving mango salsa: with chips or pita, on top of baked or grilled fish or chicken,  as a condiment on tacos, with quinoa or rice, in a burrito bowl, with fajitas.
4. Nutritional information: The nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the mango salsa and does not include the nutritional value of anything served with the mango salsa. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
5. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 49 kcalCarbohydrates: 8 gProtein: 1 gFat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 409 mgPotassium: 378 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 4 gVitamin A: 112 IUVitamin C: 202 mgCalcium: 7 mgIron: 6 mg
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