Today marks five years since my first post on Cookie and Kate. This date usually passes by without much fanfare, but five years! My baby’s in kindergarten now. Sniffle. This blog really is my baby.
I bought all the ingredients to bake a cake to celebrate, then my dishwasher broke down. I’m not going to wash all those dishes by hand.
So, let’s shout happy birthday with this fresh mango salsa recipe! It’s irresistibly sweet and spicy, super simple to make, and outrageously delicious. Plus, it’s so colorful that it almost looks like confetti up-close.
Come to think of it, salsa is actually the perfect anniversary recipe since my first recipe was for salsa. That post broke records for this blog back then. Three comments in one day!
Thank you for visiting, commenting and sharing my recipes with your friends and family. I literally wouldn’t have posted more recipes if it weren’t for those comments way back when. You’re the best.
Mango Salsa Ingredients
You’ll need only six basic ingredients to make this easy mango salsa: ripe mangos, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño and lime.
Uses for Mango Salsa
This mango salsa would be fantastic on fish tacos or just about any fresh, Mexican-themed dish, really. I can confirm that it goes well with chips, guacamole and black bean tacos. It was a big hit at my friend’s potluck dinner!
You could also serve it on salad or just eat it straight out of the bowl as a salad. It’s that good.
If this recipe gets you hooked on making homemade salsas, here are a few more to love:
Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Watch How to Make Mango Salsa
Fresh Mango Salsa
- Author: Cookie and Kate
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Salsa
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
This simple and colorful mango salsa is super easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips, on tacos or salads, or as a salad itself. It’s that good. Recipe yields about 3 cups salsa.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangos, diced (see photos)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 large lime, juiced (about ¼ cup lime juice)
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, combine the prepared mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Drizzle with the juice of one lime.
- Using a large spoon, stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt, and stir again. For best flavor, let the salsa rest for 10 minutes or longer.
Notes
Mango salsa adapted from the mango pico in my Thai mango cabbage wraps.
Storage suggestions: Honestly, I’ll be amazed if you have any salsa leftovers! You can store the salsa in the refrigerator, covered, for several days. It will be best fresh, though.
Sue
I made it to go with mahi mahi. It was great. I added mango. I think for kids I would skip the jalapeno but for adults we like the spice.
Nidhi
Such a simple yet delicious recipe! I didn’t have jalapeños so I grated a tiny bit of fresh green chilli and it worked like a charm. Thanks!
Anna
This recipe was great. My guests loved it. It paired great with fish and shrimp. I suggest making it 2-3 hours in advance and storing it in the fridge. The flavors will be much more enhanced. Thanks!
L
AAAAAAMAZZZING! I looked up recipes to go with dinner while parked in the grocery store parking lot. After I made it my husband broke open a bag of chips and I am wondering if it will make it to dinner. I am critical with recipes and I wouldn’t change a thing.
Kate
I love it! Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed it, L. :)
Lorrie A Oyer
Is this recipe suitable for canning/preserving?
Kate
Hi Lorrie! It is not designed for canning.
Sussie Due
Mango salsa must be made fresh and stay refrigerated when not in use. No mango salsa should ever be canned. Sure wish it could though the way we go through it. LOL!
Christina Hansen
I made this as a side dish and added a little (no sugar) aloe juice for no reason other than I have some so why not add the extra nutrition, I thought. Next I’ll make plantains in the oven and that should all make for a good dinner for a single chick. Thanks for the recipe!!
Julia
This is amazing!! And definitely makes a lot of salsa. Had to use dried cilantro, but still came out great. Ate with your Mexican Brown Rice and black beans.
betty
I was hesitant to try a mango salsa recipe. I don’t know why. I have gotten a bunch of mangoes from my weekly produce supplier, so I thought I’d give it a go. I chose your recipe because of all the great reviews and because I had all the ingredients on hand. My husband made fish tacos with purple cabbage slaw. This salsa was amazing with them! Thank you for such a great recipe.
Patricia
This is absolutely delicious. I served it with grilled grouper. Just as wonderful tasting as our local seafood restaurant. Yum!
Cindy
Made this wonderful salsa of yours before but now I’m finding myself in a bit of a situation need to make it tonight and forgot to get any limes. Will lemon juice do?
Kate
Oh no! Yes, you can use lemon juice in a pinch. Flavor will be slightly different but can work.
Mary J Robbins
This is my go-to mango salsa recipe. I serve it with fish and chicken. Thank you!
Johann
If you use Philippine Mangoes, you’ll die from the awesome taste.
Cheri
Another delicious recipe Mizz Kate!
I made this as an appetizer for Father’s Day today.
My husband said to tell you: OMGosh!
This salsa, as per Guy Fieri would say,
“It is RIDICULOUS!” (meaning it is absolutely delicious! I only made it for the 3 of us (Husband, Son, and Me.
The two of them inhaled it. Our son brought me a small serving into the kitchen, as I was cooking supper. I am glad he did, because they demolished it!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this scrumptious recipe and taking the time it took to post it. Your recipes are always great!!!
XOXO, Cheri
Edana
Can this recipe be safely canned and stored?
Kate
No, I’m sorry, this recipe is not designed for canning. Please do not attempt it.
Michelle Gabriel
Since mangos come in many different sizes, can you let me know how many cups of mango should go into this. Thanks.
Kate
Hi Michelle, that’s a good question. I’d say somewhere around 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
Mari
Great recipe! I have also made i with peaches from our backyard tree (some more ripe than others) and it turned our awesome, not quite as sweet as mango, went well with meat dishes. I’m trying it out today with our freshly picked winter pears.
Sharon
Love this with a good steak and some rice or potatoes.
Susan Audet
Great recipe…thanks for sharing.
Marlene
If you put the pineapple and strawberries and avacado with the mango salad omg it’s the best blast summer salsa ever you have to try it for the best picnic
Dori M
This was fantastic over Blackened Mahi Mahi! Tonight I am going to try it with grilled Jerk Chicken. It’s fantastic!
Amanda
I made this last night and everyone absolutely loved it! Even my ⁷ year old daughter, who usually hates tacos,is begging me to make them again tonight. Thank you for this great recipe. I can’t wait to try some more!
Lori
I made this with shrimp it was yummy. My mom who’s a very picky eater loved it! I’m going to grill some chicken this weekend and try it with that. A basic recipe that’s going to be a staple in our house
Caroline
This was delicious!! Put it over cilantro lime chicken and it was so flavorful!
Eric Robel
I made your Mango salsa for some salmon fish tacos tonight. Followed the recipe and used a Fresno pepper instead for a little less bite. 1/2 tsp olive oil too. FABULOUS!!!
Emily
Delicious. I only had one mango on hand so I threw in some tomato also. Turned out really well on our fish tacos!
Vera
Excellent salsa and your ingredient ratios are spot on! I do add a bit of cumin to mine because I love to use cumin whenever I can. Sometimes I toss diced avocado to the salsa just before serving.
JP
I made this to the recipe with the exception of increasing to 1 1/2 jalapeños and I used2 limes with the zest. Light and flavorful!!!
Cheryl
This mango salsa was fabulous with both visual and taste appeal. I added Tajin and some golden berries to give it some zing (sour and heat) to balance the sweet sadly my jalapeños have not been very hot lately. It was a hit at our weekly Taco Tuesday! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe to add to my repertoire of dishes!
Kate
Thank you for sharing your twist, Cheryl! I appreciate your review.
Katherine Quirk
Thank you it was really good
Jennie
Kate, thanks oodles for another winner!
Had a couple very ripe oval mangoes in the fruit bowl, and your recipe put them to great use. My product was a lot less photo perfect than your glorious images, but the prep ease and the taste get thumbs up. Teen lad concurs..
FWIW, even 2 days later, the salsa’s kickin it!
Cheers
Deedee
I made this to have with our Grilled mahi-mahi.
It was delicious! I’ve made 2 batches so far!
Easy peasy! Thank you!
Kate
Thank you for letting me know you loved it, Deedee!
Leila Bassett
Have you ever preserved this salsa?
Kate
Hi Leila! This recipe is not meant for canning.
Dave
I have a sandwich shop and make an island sandwich but could never find the right sauce after reading therecipe I made the mango salsa blended it just a but now thats my number one seller thank you so much for sharing your recipe
Donald
We all loved great for fish tacos
Terry
Delicious! So yummy I could eat it with a spoon. This recipe is a keeper!
Natalie Taylor
Delicious colourful tasty recipe I made and was divine thankyou
CHRISTINE HICKS
I love this recipe! I keep making it to take places because everyone loves it! So fresh tasting and beautiful colors together. I serve it with “a hint of lime” tortilla chips (Tostitos makes them)
Barbara Carroll
Wonderful salsa recipe. We had this with grilled swordfish… absolutely delicious. Thank you Kate for another great recipe.
Evelyn Hobbs
This is great love it turn out real good
Christine
This is so wonderful! Delicious, easy and we want to eat it with everything!
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Christine! Thank you for your review.
Elizabeth
Amazingly tasty recipe and easy to complete. It was like a taste buds explosion. So worth each step. I can’t say enough about all your recipes. I’ve tried several and they all were great.
Kate
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Barbara Carroll
Absolutely love this mango salsa! It’s easy to make and refreshing to eat. I have this with grilled swordfish and it’s delicious. Thank you Kate for another fabulous recipe!
Katy
Such a perfect refreshing salsa recipe! Everyone raved about this and definitely going to be a repeat in our house.
Kate
I’m delighted it was a hit! Thank you for sharing, Katy.
Donna Smith
I made this recipe with one less mango and added 2 diced avocados. It was very good!
Kate
I’m happy you loved it, Donna! Thank you for your review.
Pat
The mango salsa was great! Served it with fresh caught red snapper! Thanks
Scott
I made this recipe just as listed but me being me I had to add something… I took about half a mango and chopped it up then sautéed it in a pan with butter and a bit of sugar until it was really soft. Then I puréed it in a blender and mixed it into to the recipe. Absolutely amazing!
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Scott!
MARIA
What chips go good with this salsa?
Kate
I love corn tortilla chips!
Ethan Whiting
I accidentally used up all of the limes in the fridge. Was wondering if i can substitute lime juice in a container.
by the way this recipe is one of my favorites.
thanks,
Ethan
Sydney
You recipe is our go to. But we add a little chopped tomato (always seeded, peeled if I have time) dash of sea salt, 1/2 a lime and a scant capful of apple cider vinegar instead of a full lime. To our taste, it’s more rounded flavor and not so acidic. ♀️
Ruth Hussey
Delicious! I made it with chicken tandoori this evening…
Michelle Wesdyk
AMAZING….such a great compliment to my jerk chicken I made….the chicken had some heat but accompanied to this fresh salsa, it cooled it down, and the flavours worked elegantly together. Yum Yum Yum
Tamara
I haven’t made your salsa, YET, but, I had mango salsa on fresh strawberries last night, and I’m obsessed!!! I will be having it in French!
Stephanie
Delicious! I’ve made this recipe many times and enjoy it every time, especially with fish. Sometimes I add pineapple to the mix and it’s great!
PATRICIA A RYWAK
This is such a great recipe. Simple to make, beautiful in presentation and fantastic flavor. This is the 3rd time I’ve made it. Also: I liked the way you diced the mangos!!! Takes a little practice. All my guests have asked for the recipe. I’ve sent them to this site . Last night I served it with a whole baked red snapper.Great tasting made immediately before serving, but equally good made the night before . BTW: no left overs. Adult children caught eating directly from bowel to mouth. Thanks for this.
Kate
Thank you, Patricia! I’m happy you enjoyed it and have made it three times already.
Victoria
I’m currently eating this with tortilla chips and I’m in heaven. So fresh and flavorful. I added 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder. Thanks for the recipe!
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Victoria! I appreciate your review.
Martha
Any suggestions on what to add, to make it a bit spicy?? The jalapeños I bought, have no kick to them at all!!!
Kate
I’ve had that happen before, unfortunately. You could try a sprinkle of cayane if you want more heat.
Tricia
I cannot wait to try this recipe and am off to the grocery store. However, we don’t like cilantro – any suggestions for a substitute or should I just leave it out? Thanks!
Kate
Hi, you could omit it or try parsley.
Ronald Romo
Great recipe. For a bit of a twist, try using Hatch green chiles instead of jalapeño
Linda
Absolutely amazing! I followed the recipe exactly the first time I made it and served it with chips at a party. Everyone loved it! The next time I made it, I also added about 1/2 cup fire roasted corn and 2 cloves minced garlic and added it to burritos & tacos. The additional flavors brought this to a whole new level of deliciousness. I’ll be making this all summer long. It’s so refreshing. Thank you!
Kate
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you got creative. I appreciate your review, Linda.
heather
I’ve made this basic recipe for years(without jalapeno) then started adding a small amount of following sauce that I sparingly toss (NOT drown) salsa in:
*mint sauce
Honey
Lime
red pepper flakes (or cayenne)
Mix ingredients to suit own personal taste
Duerr’s* (founded in 1881) – I buy in English food store but can find in some supermarkets in International aisle
John Buckley
This is exactly what I’ve been making for years, with one addition that I think is indispensable: peel, seed, and dice half a cucumber and add to this. This also stretches it a bit, if you’re making for a crowd. It will disappear fast.
Terri McGuire King
Great Summer recipe! I made a huge batch and some guests ate as a salad! Love it! Fresh, flavorful! Awesome!
Donna Bundy
Did you seed the jalapeños?
Kate
Yes, see the ingredients.
Jean
Looks and sounds delicious
Michele Williams
Wow, so delicious. I was a tad short on red onion, but it still came out delicious. We’ve paired it with chicken, black beans and rice, used it as a topping in Cajun salmon tacos and dipped it with tortilla chips. This recipe is perfect!
Don
Outstanding to say the least,Served with Blackened Tuna and Barbecued Chicken breast great side or dipping salsa.
Daria
I just made this recipe for the first time and thought I would add a peach to it to make mango peach salsa. It came out delicious!
Kate
Great! I’m glad you were still able to enjoy it, Daria.
Elizabeth
Another AMAZING delight, especially on these hot summer days! And so beautiful, too! I was out of jalapeño, but your recipes are always so adaptable. I added some ancho chili powder to bring the heat. We skip salt as much as we can, and this just didn’t need it at all. Thanks for adding a healthy & bright summer snack to our menu for this evening!
Kate
Thank you for your review, Elizabeth!
Josh O.
Kate, this salsa looks absolutely delish and I can’t wait to try it on top of some white fish!! I will definitely tag you when I make it!! Love your recipes and keep up the amazing work!!
Lisa Y Henry
I have a plethora of plums on my tree right now, so I substituted them for the mango, left out the cilantro, and the salsa is absolutely amazing!
Jim
My family loved it and it was really easy to make.
Kate
Great, Jim! Thank you for your review.
Ann B
Will not make this again. Wish you had supplied completer info – like how many cups of diced mangos – how ripe, etc., instead of vague instructions and suggestions of looking at pictures.
Kate
Hi Ann, Did you see the instructions below the post with the specific amounts? I appreciate your feedback and sorry you didn’t enjoy this recipe.
Sandrs
Msdr it! Delicious! Will make again.
home cook
Fabulous salsa recipe. Have made it several times now and have added a bit more jalapeno each time. Used as a condiment for halibut and swordfish, and great with tortilla chips. Delicious!
Joyce
I’ve never been a fan of mango, but I love this salsa. Can’t eat cilantro, so I substituted fresh basil. Also didn’t have fresh jalapeño so substituted mild (green) jalapeño sauce. I prefer a milder heat. Let it sit overnight and then added the minced basil before serving. Served with mesquite grilled swordfish. Yum!
Melissa
This was a great recipe. Made it for serving with Mahi Mahi. Also great with tortilla chips.
Rebecca Reimers
Kaye, can you show on receipt how many it will serve.
Please n Thanks
Glee
My go to recipe for mango salsa!!! Best recipe I have tried. We love it on grilled fish.
Mindy
This was a delicious mango salsa! Thank you for sharing!
Kate
You’re welcome, Mindy! Thank you for your review.
Joanie
I am eating my way through your recipe collection! Last night my husband told me these tacos were the best thing I had ever made. I used your mango salsa recipe instead of pineapple so we can use the leftovers with your lettuce wrap recipe. Thank you for making healthy meal planning so easy!!
Kate
Hi Joanie! I love to hear that. Thank you for sharing.
Venelda
PERFECT. Made it to go with Thai Shrimp wraps with a sweet sauce. So good!!! Thank you!!!
Kate
You’re welcome, Venelda!
Billie
I added pineapple and I canned it, water bath for 20 minutes and I have salsa whenever I want it or to cook with it
Bernard Ridge
I’ve made this Salsa on many occasions and normally served with a creamy mustard mash and seared salmon . Its a winner . Thank you
Kate
You’re welcome, Bernard!
Donna Price
I made this and used it as a salad and added garbonzo beans. It’s going to be on my must have list.
Ty
I made this today as a work treat, and it was an instant hit! “So fresh and bursting with flavor!” were the comments. I will be making again and again for myself and events.
Kate
That’s great to hear, Ty!
Tom
Made this tonight to accompany seared tuna. Perfect taste combination! I just mixed the six ingredients in a made-up ratio and it worked, so don’t worry too much on proportions.
Kate
I’m happy you enjoyed it, Tom!
Susan
FABULOUS!!! Made this to go with Caribbean Jerk Salmon. So fresh and tasty – will make again!
Kate
Wonderful to hear, Susan!
Lana
Killer. I added a tomato because I only grabbed 2 mangoes at the store. I put it in the fridge and walked into the other room, but found my husband eating it directly out of the container while standing in the fridge. Ended up just eating it with Tostitos because we couldn’t wait, but I will DEFINITELY be making this again the next time we grill chicken!
Kate
Thank you for your review, Lana! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Lis Ould Hamouda
Add 1 teaspoon,or more to taste, of grated fresh ginger to take this recipe over the top!
Kate
Great to hear, Lis! Thank you for sharing.
Beth
We love this recipe and use it to accompany grilled fish or chicken. I have also done it with fresh peaches, or a mixture of both peach and mango. I have also put the left overs in a “seal a meal bag” and frozen it. Texture is not a great, but it is still delicious!
tina highman
My mango was overripe so I put the mango and one lime in the food processor mashed it and then mixed it in with the rest
Barbara
LOVE this recipe. Thank you Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Barbara! Thank you for your review.
Roy Sutton
I love your recipe but I had to skip cilantro because I hate the taste. It reminds me of soap. I did add a little fresh cracked pepper and a small clove of minced garlic.
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Roy! I appreciate your review.
Megan
Did anyone use a food processor or just cut up the ingredients?
Kate
Hi Megan, I recommend cutting your ingredients to keep the right amount of texture.
Deborah Foxworth
Wanted to make a salsa with so many mango ripe but I added some finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, pineapple with the mango and red onion lightly salted with pepper no jalapeños absolutely delicious thank you
Kate
You’re welcome, Deborah!
Roy Sutton
Why does cilantro have to go in all these recipes? I think it tastes like soap and totally destroys any dish. Mango salsa is much better without this herb.
Kate
Hi Roy, You could omit or replace with parsley. Cilantro is a typical herb to add in this application.
Ivonne Bison
My daughter made it last night. It was delicious. Even though I don’t eat spicy food I ended up eating it. I had a glass of milk with it. I couldn’t resist.
Kate
I’m so glad you loved it, Ivonne!
Dorothy
Thank you for this recipe! Made mango salsa for the first time , love it , so easy and delicious! I used cayenne pepper as I don’t like other hot peppers.
Regina Sagal-Hendry
This is fabulous, making it again today for my fish tacos which I am serving to my 14 guests. I know they will love it too. Thanks so much.
Kate
You’re welcome, Regina! I appreciate your review.
Judy
This is the BEST recipe ever. I love it.
Kate
That’s great, Judy! Thank you for your review.
Jill cox
Would it be possible to can this recipe? Looks delish
Kate
Hi Jill, this recipe isn’t meant to be canned.
Jules
My husband’s made this twice in 2 months, it’s FABULOUS!! Very Addictive, even my picky Daddy loves it!!
Kate
Love to hear that, Jules! I appreciate your review.
Liz
I love this recipe! It’s quick, easy, healthy and a crowd pleaser. I’ve made it twice in two weeks to jazz up chicken. Next week we’ll try it on fish. Thanks, Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Liz! Thank you for your review.