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Fresh mango salsa in a bowl on a old blue wooden background.
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Fresh Mango Salsa

Fresh Mango Salsa is a staple here in Florida, a mix of finely diced mangoes, jalapenos, red bell pepper, the juice + zest of a lime and fresh-cut cilantro makes an intoxicating, sweet, spicy bite.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine South American
Keyword Cinco De Mayo, Mangoes, Mexican Fare, Side dish, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large (3 cups) ripe mangoes, peeled + ¼ inch dice
  • 2 medium jalapenos (or to taste), scrubbed + ¼ inch dice
  • 1 medium red pepper, scrubbed + ¼ inch dice
  • 1 small white or red onion, topped + peeled + ¼ inch dice
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, washed + dried + loosely packed
  • 1 large lime, zest + juice
  • ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt or Kosher sea salt, to taste (finely ground)
  • fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add diced mangoes to a bowl..
    Diced Mangoes for Fresh Mango Salsa.
  • Add the jalapenos...
    Mangoes and jalapenos for mango salsa.
  • Then toss in the red pepper, onions, cilantro, lime zest, and juice...
    Ingredients for Mango Salsa.
  • Gently stir, season with salt + pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes and up 4 hours to allow flavors to marry.
    Fresh Mango Salsa after being tossed together and chilled.
  • Serve with fresh plantain chips or as desired, shown here topping our Blackened Chicken.
    Blackened Chicken with fresh mango salsa in a white bowl.

Notes

  • Prep time is approximate, depeding on knife skills. Please be sure to use a sharp knife, dull knives are dangerous!
  • Can be served immediatly but allowing the flavors to marry creates an even better salsa.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refirgerator.