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mango habanero salsa in a bowl with 2 chips sticking out with limes and a habanero in the background
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The BEST Mango Habanero Salsa

A sweet and spicy homemade mango habanero salsa recipe that can be served in so many different ways! This easy, 15-minute salsa recipe goes with fish tacos, tortilla chips, bowls, wraps, salads, and more! Fresh, simple ingredients turned into a flavor-packed dip!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 44kcal
Author Mary Smith

Equipment

  • knife
  • small food processor or chopper optional

Ingredients

  • 1 habanero pepper diced very fine, seeds removed. 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!
  • 1.5 cups mango diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ¾ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Wash and chop the mangoes, habanero peppers, tomato, bell pepper, red onion and cilantro.
  • Add to a bowl and add the lime juice, salt, and cumin. Stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to enjoy later.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Spice Level: 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 milder version, use half of the pepper. But keep in mind that it will still have spice because habaneros are very spicy peppers. 

Variations

  • Mango pineapple salsa: Use 3/4 cup mango and 3/4 cup diced pineapple and follow the instructions above!
  • Mango peach salsa: Use 3/4 cup mango and 3/4 cup diced peaches and follow the instructions above!

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:

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!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1319IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg