Mango Salsa
This fresh Mango Salsa is not messing around! It's a recipe for purists. No tomato, no bell peppers, no funny business. We are focusing on the sweetness of the mango itself, plus a few supporting ingredients that bring spice and flavor: lime zest and juice (super important!), jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion. It's so simple. I eat it by the bowlful!
Servings: 6
Calories: 16kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 3 tablespoons lime juice from 1 or 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch black pepper optional
- 1 jalapeno seeds and membranes removed, chopped
- 1/4 red onion chopped small (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 ripe mangos chopped small
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Zest 1 lime into a medium bowl until you have 2 teaspoons lime zest. If you can't get 2 teaspoons, start zesting a second lime until you get there.
- Cut the lime in half and juice the limes until you have 3 tablespoons lime juice. Add it to the bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1 pinch black pepper to taste (optional).
- Prepare the jalapenosCut or scrape out the membranes and seeds from one jalapeno. Cut each half into thin slices, the cut the slices crosswise into small pieces (see the how-to for pictures).
- Prepare the onion. Cut 1/4 of a red onion into very small pieces to make sure the salsa is uniform in size. See this How to Cut an Onion post for extra help on cutting onions!
- Add the chopped jalapeno and onion to the bowl.
- Prepare the mangoes. Cut 3 mangoes lengthwise as close to the pit on either side. Use a knife to cut a grid into the mango halves (NOT through the peel), then use a spoon to or knife to scoop out the cut mango pieces into the bowl.
- Chop 1/2 cup cilantro and add to the bowl. Stir well. Taste it, and adjust any seasonings if needed.
- Serve with tortilla chips! I love the Juanitas brand. It's also great with Mexican Black Beans, Grilled Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, or coming soon my favorite Chili Lime Blackened Salmon!
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for no more than 3-4 days. Don't freeze it! It will just get mushy. It's time to eat mango salsa for every meal til it's gone! Come on, commit.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
