Fresh Mango Salsa
This colorful mango salsa recipe is so easy to make! It's sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Fresh mango salsa is great with chips, on tacos and more!
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on May 7, 2025
Today marks fifteen years since my first post on Cookie and Kate. This date usually passes by without much fanfare, but fifteen years! Wow, my babyโs almost ready to drive a car. This blog really is my baby.
Letโs shout happy birthday with this fresh mango salsa recipe!ย Itโs irresistibly sweet and spicy,ย super simple to make, and outrageously delicious.ย Plus, itโs so colorful that it almost looks like confetti up close.
Come to think of it, salsa is 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 wouldnโt have posted more recipes if it werenโt for those comments way back then. Youโre the best.
Mango Salsa Ingredients
Youโll need only six basic ingredients to make this easy mango salsa: ripe mangos, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeรฑo and lime. If youโre new to preparing mango, check out my guide to cutting mangos.
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 friendโs potluck dinner!
You could also serve it on salad or just eat it straight out of the bowl as a salad. Itโs that good.
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Fresh Mango Salsa
This simple and colorful mango salsa is super easy to make! Itโs sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips, on tacos or salads, or as a salad itself. Itโs that good. Recipe yields about 3 cups salsa.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangos, diced (how to cut a mango)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- ยฝ cup chopped red onion
- ยผ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeรฑo, seeded and minced
- 1 large lime, juiced (about ยผ cup lime juice)
- โ to ยผ teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, combine the prepared mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeรฑo. Drizzle with the juice of one lime.
- Using a large spoon, stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt, and stir again. For the 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, Iโll 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.
Nutrition
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I made this salsa to go with salmon to celebrate Valentineโs day โ such a pretty dish! And very yummy too. Tonight the leftovers will be fish tacos. Thank you!
I would also recommend adding avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and a little drizzle of olive oil for an extra boost of goodness!
I made this salsa to go with mahi mahi tacos (thefoodphysician.com) and was amazed at how well it all went together! That you C+K.
I made these with tempura shrimp and mango salsa along with the cabbage slaw, cilantro lime sauce and toppings. There were no leftovers! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
I make this to go wi tr grilled salmon. Amazing
Thank you for a great recipe!
I consider sharing a recipe a gift so thank you very much! We love the mango salsa!
This is the first time Iโve ever made mango salsa and this easy but delicious recipe is a keeper!! Weโre having it with shrimp tacos.
Where have you been all my life and why did it take so long to find you? I canโt wait to try all your recipes, starting with all your salsa recipes. I love all different kinds of salsas.
Hi Nancy, so glad youโre here!
This sounds delicious! Do you think the cilantro could be substituted with mint? We have someone with a cilantro aversion in our extended family.
Hi Katie,
Yes, it would change the flavor profile, but mint and mango will work together well. If you give it a try, please share what you think!
Will frozen mango chunks work?
Hi Lindsey, I prefer the texture of fresh mango, but you can use frozen, and that means you donโt have to guess if the mango is ripe. If you try it please share how it turns out.
Couldnโt get fresh mango โ out of season โ so Iโll let you know how the frozen mango goes!
Congratulations! โฆand yum!
Amazing! Served with blackened salmon and jicama slaw.
Nobody ever asks me to โbring your special signature dishโ Well, they will now! I shoiuld have just served it with 4 big spoons and let the gals go at it! It was quite the hit! I added some chunks of pineapple because I didnt have enough mangoes. The pineapple is a nice touch. Iโm making it again tomorrow. I donโt know if I should add some black beans and cornโฆor just leave well enough alone. I have a reputation to uphold nowโฆI think Iโll leave it as is! Thanks so much for sharing this reccipe
just made it tonight..
.excellent! made with mangoes from our backyard tree.
I just made this to take as an appetizer to a friendโs house tonight, if there is any left to take. I canโt stop eating it, it is that good.
Hello. Mangoes are available in many varieties and sizes. Would approx 1.75-2.0 cups diced be an appropriate amount? Thanks
Yes, 1.5 to 2 cups should be the right proportions for the other ingredients.
Can this be preserved through the canning process?
Hi Linda, I recommend always using a recipe from a reputable source such as a local extension office, Ball Jar canning, etc. to ensure that the recipe and method meets food safety instructions.
We made this for a taco bar for a party and it was a hit! So yummy!
What would be a good substitute for the cilantro? Multiple people in my family with an aversion to cilantro.
Hi Brea, you can simply omit, or try mint if you enjoy its flavor.
I love your recipes. How far ahead can I make your mango salsa? Or should I leave it to just before serving? Making pickerel tacos on Monday.
Thank you.
Hi Nancy, I think you could make it one day ahead. Itโs best fresh, but after itโs had a little time to marinate.
Love your site, love the freshness of the ingredients. My friend just brought me 6 big florida mangos, I will be making mango salsa for fish and fish tacos and mango chutney for the winter. Thanks, Sue
This mango salsa was a huge hit in my home โ used it as a dip and also paired with grilled salmon. thanks for the recipe!
Do you recommend a particular variety of mayo? Your pictures show what appears to be a champagne variety and Iโm wondering if the more common variety (donโt know the name) I see in the grocery store would be ok.
Hi Alexis, yes I have been enjoying Ataulfo mangoes (also known as honey or Champagne). I explain the difference in my post with tips on how to cut a mango!
Could you use this recipe alongside jerk chicken?
Hi Em, I think the mango would complement the flavors of jerk sauce.