The Best Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

Summer is almost here, which means mango season, baby!

In my opinion, mangos don’t get used nearly as often as they should in recipes. We have a tutorial on how to cut a mango, so let this be your sign to switch up your salsa game and forget about tomatoes for a while. IT’S MANGO TIME BB and I’M HERE TO PARTY.

I love heading to the grocery store and finding 2/$1 mangos, then going home and making a big batch of this fresh mango salsa.

Ingredients in this amazing mango salsa recipe

This super fresh, easy mango salsa recipe uses gorgeous summer produce for a simple, yet delicious flavor combination you’ll fall in love with. Here’s your grocery list:

• Avocado
• Mango
• Red bell pepper
• Red onion
• Jalapeño
• Cilantro
• Fresh lime juice
• Salt & pepper

Easy ways to customize

Out of a few ingredients? Here are some simple swaps and add-ins that will still be delicious in this mango salsa:

• Fruit swap: try adding some pineapple, peaches or even diced strawberries for a fun twist on the flavors.
• Kick up the heat: love a little spice? Leave the seeds in your jalapeno or dice a habanero for an extra kick!
• Go veggie-heavy: change up your veggie produce with some fresh tomatoes or even some sweet corn.

Fresh mango salsa in 3 easy steps

Making mango salsa is easy. All you have to do is chop a few ingredients then add them to a bowl, stir and grab some chips for dipping!

1. Chop your produce. Use one of these methods for easily cutting your mango, this one for perfectly cutting an avocado, and this one for your red onion. Easy!
2. Mix your ingredients. Stir in diced red pepper and some fresh chopped cilantro.
3. Add some flavor. You’ll also want to add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, plus salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. YUM!

Don’t forget this tip when making fruit salsa

My #1 tip when making a fresh fruit salsa is to be sure that your produce isn’t overly ripe. Super ripe mango and avocado will easily break and become mushy in the salsa, so opt for fruit with some firmness to it.

Our favorite ways to serve it

Personally, I love to dip tortilla chips in this salsa, but there are plenty of other ways to use it too! You can top grilled chicken, salmon, burrito bowls, grain bowls, mix in with quinoa or even use it on top of salads. Here are some of our favorite recipes that pair perfectly with this mango salsa:

Storing tips

Store any leftover mango salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The lime juice helps the avocado stay nice and green!

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I hope you love this fresh mango salsa recipe! If you make it, please let me know by leaving a comment and rating the recipe below. I’d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! xo.

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on May 31, 2019, republished on June 30, 2020, and republished on May 18th, 2023.