This Mango Salsa hits your taste buds in all the right ways—it’s sweet, savory, tangy, and so fresh. It has just five ingredients, so it comes together fast. This Mango Salsa recipe is perfect as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as a topping for savory dishes like salmon or chicken.
If you love mangos and avocados as much as we do, you’ll make this salsa on repeat in summer.
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Why We Love This Mango Salsa
I asked my husband what we should say about this Mango Salsa and the first words that came out of his mouth were, “I don’t think we’ve ever had leftovers!” I think that says a lot about this recipe. It tastes like a mango Guacamole and we can’t get enough.
As much as I love tomato-based Pico de Gallo and Homemade Salsa, this is a nice break from the acidity of tomatoes. We also love variety in our homemade salsa rotation. This Mango Salsa is my husband’s specialty and every time he tells me that he’s making it, it makes my night. Sometimes we skip dinner altogether and just share a big batch of this salsa with crunchy tortilla chips.
There’s something irresistible about sweet juicy mangos in salsa. The tropical mango flavor reminds me of Hawaii and who doesn’t want to feel like they are on vacation while eating salsa?
Only 5 Ingredients
Fresh Mango Salsa has just 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to prepare. It’s also very easy to scale up if you want a bigger batch. We almost always double it!
- Mango: for the perfect ripe mango, look for one that is plump and round, slightly soft but not mushy
- Avocado: Adds a delicious creaminess to the salsa
- Red Onion: diced red onions provide mild flavor and add color to this fresh salsa
- Cilantro: our go-to fresh herb for salsa
- Lime Juice: freshly squeezed from the lime is best, if needed substitute fresh lemon juice
Variations
Mango Salsa is versatile and you can change it up for a different flavor profile.
- Red Bell Pepper – add 1/2 seeded and diced bell pepper for a bit of crunch and sweetness
- Pineapple – add a cup of diced fresh pineapple for a tropical twist
- Shrimp – you can add protein and turn it into a Mango Shrimp Salsa.
- Beans – you can add rinsed cooked black beans for protein and to make it a heartier salsa
- Spicy Peppers – If you prefer to add some heat, toss in some finely chopped fresh or canned jalapeños. We love spicy salsas, so I often sneak in hot peppers and have even been known to add super spicy serrano peppers.
How to Make Mango Salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice (we love this citrus juicer) over the top of diced ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine then serve.
Serve Mango Salsa With
No matter how you choose to serve this truly scrumptious salsa, you are sure to have a crowd-pleasing dish that is gone in minutes! I love to serve it as:
- An Appetizer – paired with tortilla chips or on tostadas. You could also spoon it over bruschetta or crostini.
- Grilled Meats – spoon over Cilantro Lime Chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, or grilled steak. The sweet and smoky contrast is irresistibly good.
- On Tacos – try it with our Fish Tacos or over Beef Tacos. It’s also delicious with Shrimp Tacos.
- Seafood – Serve this over Baked Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon, shrimp, or scallops.
Storing Mango Salsa
To Refrigerate: Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly over the surface of the mango salsa and refrigerate. Keeping the air out will help prevent the avocado from browning and discoloring. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
When mangos are in season, this Mango Salsa is on our regular rotation, and it always disappears fast. What is your favorite summer salsa? Let me know in the comments below.
More Homemade Salsa Recipes
Salsas and dips are a big deal at our house and we definitely have our family favorites. If you love this Mango Avocado Salsa, you have to try these salsa recipes:
Mango Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion (medium), finely chopped
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro, (about 1/2 cup chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, (from 1 medium lime)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, finely chopped red onion and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze 2 Tbsp of fresh lime juice over the top or add lime juice to taste. Toss gently to combine and serve.
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I usually make this with tuna tataki (raw tuna), and I add pineapple in cubes. Great sweet and acidic contrast.
Sounds great, Andrè!
I made this for our group nite where I live doubled recipe the parsley worked well as u stated the whole bowl was devoured everyone absolutely loved this recipe. Thank you and will be making often!! So good!
Thank you going to try this. It looks amazing. Like the savory sweet thing!
What can I replace cilantro with I do not like it?
Parsley would be the next best substitute.
I’ve not actually made this yet and wondered if you could make a day in advance? Or would the avocado go brown? Thanks!
Hi Natty! Yes, you can. The lime juice helps to slow down the browning but it’s best on the day of.
Wow, this salsa was everything that I wanted it to be and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe
This mango salsa is UNREAL! Cannot wait to make this over and over. It was so delicious!
So glad you loved it, Mel! Thank you for the feedback.
This Mango Salsa recipe was a hit! It really did hit all the right notes with its sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Plus, it was incredibly easy to whip up with just five ingredients. I served it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, and it disappeared in no time. I can’t wait to try it as a topping for salmon or chicken next time. Thanks for sharing such a fantastic recipe!
You’re so very welcome, Cathy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It will be fantastic with chicken or salmon!
Dear Natasha,
Thank you fir this wonderful summer recipe! It’s easy to make and this is a gem for all salsa’s lovers.
So glad you enjoy this recipe, Tanya! 🙂
Dear Natasha, I made 3 recipes of yours today. This mango avocado salsa, the peach salsa and the berry crumble cake. All delicious, thank you so much for sharing these recipes.
Yay, that is fantastic! I’m happy to hear that you’re enjoying my recipes. Ruth.
Natasha, love all your recipes. Want to try this one but do not like cilantro. Any substitution you could suggrpest?
Hi Marcia, There are many herbs you can use in place of cilantro, but the best substitutes for cilantro in salsa are parsley, mint, basil, chives, green onions, dill, or even carrot greens.