Mango Salsa

Published July 2, 2024

Mango Salsa
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(162)
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Bursting with sweetness, tang and a little heat, mango salsa is the colorful sidekick that’s always invited to the party. A balance of flavor and texture is key to building this simple condiment. Choose ripe but not mushy mangoes so the flesh doesn’t fall apart. For a contrast in textures, use one riper mango and one less ripe mango. The sharp bite from the red onion and the heat from the chile pleasantly complement the sweetness of the fruit. Add as much lime juice as you like to wake up the taste, and don’t forget to season with a little salt to draw out all the natural flavors. Have fun adding other ingredients like avocado, pomegranate seeds, cucumber and jicama, plus a sprinkle of Tajín for an extra kick. Serve with tortilla chips or pita triangles for scooping, or alongside grilled meats, fish or tacos. Mango salsa is best served the day it's made, but will keep covered in the fridge for up to two days. 

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 2ripe but not mushy large mangoes, diced into ½-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1jalapeño or serrano chile, seeded or unseeded, finely chopped
  • ½small red onion, finely chopped
  • ½cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt
  • 4tablespoons lime juice, plus more as needed
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

90 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 23 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 20 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 368 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss together the mango, chile, red onion and cilantro. Season with a little salt and drizzle on the lime juice 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir and taste. Add more salt and lime juice to taste.

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We use frozen mango chunks to enjoy this all year. It’s so much easier than trying to find perfect fresh mangos and no peeling required.

Always a treat. Make lots. I’ve used parsley instead of cilantro to appease the cilantro haters. Hating cilantro is a genetic trait, so there’s really nothing else to do for these poor souls until medical science intervenes with a stem cell treatment.

I have made mango salsa for years now. Fantastic on grilled halibut or salmon.

@adele, I do the same, but I also include some chili powder.

I made this for one with a smallish mango and estimated 1/4 to 1/2 of everything else. Added a half avocado as well. Super delicious and served alongside broiled shrimp. The mango was a bit mushy but that did not make a difference to the taste.

This was excellent! I added some diced grape tomatoes, and a good sprinkle of chili powder for some extra heat.

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