The BEST Mango Habanero Salsa

What Makes This Recipe Great

Looking for a fresh, sweet, and spicy homemade salsa with a super flavorful kick? This is the best mango habanero salsa! It is perfectly spiced and made with fresh ingredients like spicy habanero peppers, mangos, cilantro and lime. The perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors, takes only 15 minutes to make, and it is the BEST accompaniment to so many meals. 

Why is this the best, you wonder? It’s simple, quick, customizable, and versatile to name a few reasons. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and a healthy dip, dressing, or topping option to brighten up a dish and add tons of flavor. Fruit salsa is my favorite because it has a little bit of a kick while also having a bit of tropical flavor!

Recently, I topped my Blackened Mahi Mahi with this salsa and chef’s kiss, it was AMAZING. Whether you dip tortilla chips into it or add it to fish tacos, this recipe will not disappoint!

• Habanero Chili Pepper: You can find these at your local grocery store. Be careful if using a knife to cut- wash your hands after, as these peppers are HOT. You can also use a small food processor or chopper to chop hands-free or wear gloves while handling the peppers. If you want to use serrano pepper, that will also work – but they are also SPICY!  
• Fresh Mango: Make sure to look for ripe mangoes! If preferred, you can also use frozen mangoes, just be sure to thaw before cutting and adding to the salsa. These add sweet flavor to this salsa.
• Tomato
• Red Onion
• Fresh Cilantro
• Orange Bell Pepper: I used orange to add some fun color variation. You can also use yellow or red bell peppers if preferred. 
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Sea Salt
• Cumin

1. Wash and chop the mangoes, habanero peppers, roma tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Dice into larger chunks for more of a chunkier salsa.
2. Add to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients: lime juice, salt, and cumin. Stir to combine. 
3. Serve this spicy mango salsa immediately with your favorite tortilla chips, or store leftover salsa in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to enjoy later.

Expert Tips

• Smooth salsa: Simply blend all of the ingredients in a blender to get more of a smooth consistency vs a chunky salsa.
• Spice Level: The heat level will depend on the amount of fiery habanero peppers used. Adjust the level of spice in this recipe by reducing the amount of habanero pepper used. Also, make sure to remove the stem and seeds and dice the pepper finely. To make a mild heat version, use half of the pepper. But keep in mind that it will still have spice because habaneros are very spicy peppers. For extra heat, add in some diced jalapeno peppers.  

Variations

• Mango pineapple salsa: Use 3/4 cup mango and 3/4 cup diced pineapple and follow the instructions above! You could also add in a little pineapple juice.
• Mango peach salsa: Use 3/4 cup mango and 3/4 cup diced peaches and follow the instructions above! For extra fiber, add in a half cup of black beans.

Serving Tips

There are so many ways to serve this mango habanero salsa. Use it in place of traditional salsa in any recipe, serve with tortilla chips, on top of salads, or try these:

• Blackened Mahi Mahi
• Fish Tacos
• Cauliflower & Chicken Street Taco Bowls
• Fish Taco Bowls
• Salmon Patties

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Give it a good stir and serve however you like!
• Leftovers store super well because all of the ingredients meld together and offer even more flavor!

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