Description
Zesty Mexican mango salsa dances with fresh ingredients, combining sweet tropical fruits and crisp vegetables. Spicy jalapeños and tangy lime juice create a perfect accompaniment for grilled meats or as a refreshing chip dip you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 mangoes, ripe (peeled, pitted, and diced)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 limes (juice)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Dice the ripe mango into small, uniform cubes, releasing its vibrant tropical essence onto the cutting board.
- Finely chop the red onion and red bell pepper to create a colorful, crisp base for the salsa.
- Carefully mince the jalapeño, removing seeds for a milder heat or keeping them for extra zest.
- Transfer the chopped ingredients into a spacious mixing bowl, allowing their colors to mingle and complement each other.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, bringing a bright, tangy dimension to the salsa.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro leaves, distributing them gently to infuse an herbaceous aroma throughout the blend.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance and balance the medley of flavors, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator, letting the ingredients marinate and meld their distinctive tastes.
- Serve cold as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a vibrant dip with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Perfect for adding a zesty, tropical twist to grilled meats, fish, or as a vibrant dip with tortilla chips.
- Chop ingredients finely for a consistent texture that blends flavors seamlessly.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your spice tolerance, removing seeds for milder heat.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice enhances the bright, tangy profile of the salsa.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours to maintain peak freshness and crisp vegetable crunch.
- Allow salsa to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld together deliciously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg