Classic flavors and easy to make spicy mango salsa! Made with sweet mangos, crunchy onions and bright fresh mint with a little bit of heat. It's simple, fresh and you'll love this easy versatile recipe!
Love mangos? Then be sure to try this Mango Jam Recipe next, it is delicious and easy to make with step-by-step directions!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
You're really going to love this easy mango salsa recipe!
✔️ It's perfect served as an appetizer with chips. That salty bite of a great tortilla chip is the best combination.
✔️ The sweetness of the mango and spicy peppers compliment each other so well!
🗒️ Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- fresh mangoes - be sure to choose juicy sweet mangos
- fresh ginger - I prefer fresh, but if that isn't available substitute ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- red onion - red onion is more mild, but a sweet yellow onion, green onions or a white onion would work.
- mint - be sure to use fresh mint, fresh cilantro is a great choice as well.
- rice wine vinegar - red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar even fresh lime juice can be substituted as well
- soy sauce and sesame oil - for salty, nutty flavor
- Jalapeño pepper (red or green). Be sure to remove jalapeño seeds. Sriracha sauce is a great spicy alternative.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions for this fresh mango salsa recipe scroll down to the bottom!
- slice the mangos, remove the pit and peel - dice.
- dice the onion.
- clean the mint and mince.
- mince the ginger.
- combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine well.
- served with tortilla chips as an appetizer, cold or at room temperature.
🙋♀️ FAQ's
Yes, ripe mangos will have a pretty red blush on a portion of the fruit.
Picking a ripe mango is easy. Just like you'd pick out an avocado, lightly squeeze it. A ripe mango will give slightly, similar to how an avocado will give when pressing lightly. It will smell sweet and a juicy ripe mango will be heavier.
It's great with grilled chicken, pork and fish! It's terrific with salty tortillas chips. Love a great sweet potato? Top it with mango salsa - delicious! This is definitely a recipe you should try soon!
👍 Tips
Making juicy mango salsa starts with ripe, juicy mangos!
Pro Tip: How to peel and dice a mango
- Set the unpeeled mango on the cutting board, bottom down, tip pointing up.
- Slice down the side from top to bottom, reserve and remove the second side.
- Next slice around the pit.
- Remove the peel. Dice the flesh into a small pieces.
📓 Variations
Diced strawberries and peaches are great additions in this recipe! Both will add tons of sweet flavor.
Black beans add a nice southwestern flair. Be sure to drain the beans well and rinse them thoroughly.
Storage
Refrigerate - This is best served at room temperature. If you have leftover mango salsa, place in an airtight container and refrigerate up to three days.
Serving suggestions
- Topping grilled chicken or pork is a match made in heaven!
- Terrific on fish tacos!
- Serve a side with Teriyaki Noodles and Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp - YUM!
- Got pizza? If you have some leftover salsa, top off your Hawaiian pizza! This salsa is bright, fresh, guilt-free topping and livens up anything it's paired with!
- Salty store-bought or homemade tortilla chips. It's the perfect combination!
- Turkey sliders topped with mango salsa are amazing, it's the BEST combination! Add it to your seared tuna poke bowl - yum!
- Serve it with the Asian Pork Meatballs - that would be an amazing combination!
Got leftover spicy mango salsa - toss it in your morning smoothie, delicious!
More fresh fruit salsa recipes
Here are more yummy homemade salsa recipes to enjoy!
- Pineapple Salsa - tons of bright fresh flavors and super easy to make.
- Pepper Jelly Recipe - over a block of cream cheese, this is an easy delicious appetizer.
- Strawberry Salsa - I just love this sweet-spicy recipe, the fruit is so bright and fresh!
- California Fig Salsa - so this is super yummy on chicken or pork!
Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Plastic Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cups mangos peeled and diced into bite sized
- ½ teaspoon ginger finely minced or substitute with ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ cup red onion very finely chopped
- ¼ cup bunch mint finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 jalapeños pepper seeded and diced, optional
Instructions
- Slice the mangos, remove the pit and peel, finely dice. Dice the onion.
- Clean the mint and ginger. Mince well.
- Combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
- Can be served cold or at room temperature. Best if made an hour in advance.
Notes
- Set the unpeeled mango on the cutting board, bottom down, tip pointing up.
- Slice down the side from top to bottom, reserve and remove the second side.
- Next slice around the pit.
- Remove the peel. Dice the flesh into a small pieces.
Angela Paris says
This looks AMAZING! I just made one over the weekend with peaches and strawberries but I'll have to try this next! PINNING!
Bowl Me Over says
Oooh! I need to check out your recipe, it sounds delicious Ang!!!
Jess Brassington says
SOOO making this salsa this week! Looks so good AND healthy.
Bowl Me Over says
Nailed it Jess! I just love the bright fresh flavors of this salsa and it goes with everything!
Liza says
Loving this recipe! It must be so zesty and juicy at the same time! Perfect for any bbq!
Lois says
The is just a lovely appetizer for any occasion. Love the flavors that come together in this dish.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you so much! Mango is my second favorite fruit - strawberries being #1 - love this salsa!