Name: Easy Mango Salsa Recipe (Ready in 5 Minutes!)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 large mangoes (peeled, seeded, and finely chopped); ½ red onion (finely chopped); 1 bell pepper (finely chopped); 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped); ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 Tbsp lime juice (or the juice of 1 lime); 1 tsp cumin; ¼ tsp salt

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Need an easy appetizer? This mango salsa is ready in 5 minutes and packs in all the best ingredients of your favorite pico de gallo, but with a sweet twist. Serve it as a chip dip, taco topper, or salad sprucer-upper! You can even make it a few days ahead of time so it can be used as meal prep or save you time and energy if you’re serving it at a party.

Fresh mango salsa recipe in a bowl with chips from above

“Oh, you fancy!” That used to be my reaction when someone would make their own salsa. To me, it was a thing shrouded in mystery, so I fearfully and faithfully stuck by my store-bought salsa.

But guess what? Making homemade salsa isn’t all that hard. In fact, it’s not hard at all. It involves a little bit of choppin’ and a little bit of stirrin’ and a whole lot of eatin’.

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“I am in loveee with this mango salsa! It was so amazing I even got my 11 year old to try it!” —Anna

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With just a few minutes of work, you can have tasty homemade salsa that will make your friends say, “Oh, you’re fancy”. Jump to the recipe card for the quantities.

Mangoes: This salsa’s star is the antioxidant-rich mango. It’s sweet without being overwhelming and perfectly complements the spicy pepper and zingy onion!
Red Onion: Adds zing and flavor to help balance out the sweetness. You could also use another type of onion, like white or yellow.
Bell Pepper: Use any color bell pepper you have on hand.
Jalapeno: I use one jalapeno in this salsa, but you can add another for a spicier mango salsa.
Cilantro: It isn’t salsa without a heavy hand of fresh cilantro!
Lime: Fresh lime juice, as opposed to bottled, will bring a lot more flavor and freshness to this salsa.
Spices: We’ll finish it off with a bit of cumin and salt!

how to make mango salsa

This is just a quick overview. Jump to the recipe card for the full instructions.

Chop everything up small, like really small.
Stir it all together.
Taste, adjust seasoning as needed, then refrigerate before digging in!

The most important step…

Letting salsa rest after making it allows the flavors to meld together and develop. During the resting period, the ingredients in the salsa have time to mingle and infuse their flavors, resulting in a more harmonious and balanced taste. This resting period also allows the ingredients to soften and release their juices, enhancing the overall texture and consistency of the salsa.

So, while it may be tempting to dig in right away, giving your salsa a little time to rest will greatly enhance its flavor and make it even more delicious!

Stirring together ingredients to make mango salsa in a bowl.

how to enjoy your salsa

I’m a sucker for chips and dip, but here are some more ideas of ways to use your homemade salsa!

Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked or Fried)

15 minutes

Tempeh Tacos with Avocado Kiwi Salsa

30 minutes

Air Fryer Nachos

10 minutes

Loaded Vegan Nachos with Mushroom “Pulled Pork”

30 minutes

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