This easy mango habanero salsa recipe is packed with flavor. Sweet mango chunks are mixed in with cilantro, red onions, lime juice, olive oil and diced habanero and bell peppers. I love serving this mango salsa with Air Fryer Mahi Mahi for a complete meal. You can also serve it with some tortilla chips if you’re just making it as an appetizer or snack. If you enjoyed this mango habanero salsa recipe, you will definitely love this Slow Cooker Green Enchilada Chicken Soup.
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The Secret To Making The Best Salsa
Making the best mango habanero salsa recipe is easier than you may think. Picking mangoes at their ripest stage is important because it will add that sweet flavor to your salsa. Chop the rest of your ingredients very small so that they don’t overpower each other. Last but not least, adding just the right amount of lime juice is essential to ensuring you make the best mango habanero salsa ever!
An Explanation Of The Ingredients
- Mango – Picking mangoes at their ripest stage is important to add sweetness.
- Habanero Pepper – Removing the seeds and washing the pepper before adding it to the salsa is important.
- Bell Pepper – I chose to use a red bell pepper for this recipe because it has a sweet flavor to it but you can use any color you prefer.
- Onion – Use a red onion for this recipe.
- Cilantro – Finely chop the cilantro and mix it into the salsa for flavor.
- Salt & Pepper – Always add salt and pepper to taste.
- Lime Juice – Adding the right amount of lime juice is important so that it doesn’t overpower the flavors in your mango habanero salsa.
- Olive Oil – The olive oil balances out some of the flavors in the salsa recipe and ensures the ingredients are not dry.
How To Make Mango Habanero Salsa
- First, start by washing all of your fresh ingredients.
- Remove the seeds and finely dice the bell pepper and habanero pepper. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after handling the habanero pepper.
- Finely chop and dice the onion.
- Next, give the cilantro a rough chop and dice the mango into larger cubes.
- In a bowl, mix together all of the chopped ingredients.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything together to combine.
- Finally, serve with your favorite meal or tortilla chips and enjoy!
How To Pick The Best Mango
Picking mangoes is easy once you know what to look for. Contrary to popular belief, the red color on the exterior of the mango is not an indicator of ripeness. Instead, you should gently squeeze the exterior of the mango and see if it gives in slightly to the pressure. If it’s too hard, it’s not ready yet. Also, try smelling the stem and see if the fruit has a sweet aroma in that area. These are great indicators that the mango is ready to eat.
Storing Suggestions
Mango habanero salsa can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best results.
Is This Mango Salsa Spicy?
Since this variation of mango salsa does include habanero pepper, it is much spicier than regular mango salsa. If you don’t want it to be too spicy, you can definitely substitute the habanero pepper for a jalapeño instead. Just make sure to remove the seeds and wash it thoroughly before adding it to the mango salsa.
Tips & Variations
- Pick a ripe mango for this recipe. Ripe mangoes are best because it will add sweetness to your mango habanero salsa recipe.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best results.
- For less heat, use a jalapeño instead of a habanero pepper.
Mango Habanero Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 mango cut into cubes
- 1 habanero pepper seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion chopped and diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice 2 limes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- First, start by washing all of your fresh ingredients.
- Remove the seeds and finely dice the bell pepper and habanero pepper. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after handling the habanero pepper.
- Finely chop and dice the onion.
- Next, give the cilantro a rough chop and dice the mango into larger cubes.
- In a bowl, mix together all of the chopped ingredients.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything together to combine.
- Finally, serve with your favorite meal or tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Pick a ripe mango for this recipe. Ripe mangoes are best because it will add sweetness to your mango habanero salsa recipe.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best results.
- For less heat, use a jalapeño instead of a habanero pepper.