Description
A bright, refreshing no-cook salsa featuring sweet, juicy mango balanced with zesty lime, crisp bell pepper, sharp red onion, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Perfect with chips, tacos, grilled fish, or as a vibrant topping for bowls.
Ingredients
- Mango: 2 cups, diced small
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 medium, diced
- Red Onion: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Jalapeño: 1 small, seeded and minced
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime Juice: Juice of 1 large lime
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set out a clean cutting board, a sharp knife, a medium mixing bowl, and a spoon or spatula.
- Combine Ingredients: Dice the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño, then place them in the mixing bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your mixing bowl is clean and large enough to gently toss the ingredients without spilling.
- Assemble the Dish: Add chopped cilantro, squeeze in the lime juice, and sprinkle the salt over the diced ingredients.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with lime juice and salt.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed. Chill for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos or grilled meats, or alongside rice bowls.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm mangoes so the pieces hold their shape.
- For more heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or swap for serrano pepper.
- Make it a few hours ahead and chill to let flavors meld for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip/Salsa
- Method: No-cook, Chop and Toss
- Cuisine: Mexican/Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (approx. 80 g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: mango salsa, fresh salsa, mango dip, summer salsa, no-cook salsa, mango recipe