Mango Habanero Salsa (Printable)

Juicy mango, minced habanero, red onion and lime tossed for a sweet-heat salsa ideal with chips, tacos or fish.

# What You Need:

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01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced (about 2 cups)
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
03 - 1-2 habanero peppers, seeded and finely minced (adjust to taste)
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Peel, pit and dice the mangoes into roughly 1/2-inch pieces; finely dice the red onion and red bell pepper; seed and mince the habanero(s) and mince the garlic; chop the cilantro.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, minced habanero, chopped cilantro and minced garlic.
03 - Add the lime juice, salt and black pepper to the bowl and gently fold until the mixture is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust acidity, salt or heat as desired; for milder heat, add additional mango or reduce habanero.
05 - Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
06 - Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This salsa turns any gathering into an instant party with its zingy sweet-spicy combo that surprises every time.
  • It practically makes itself, and I promise you’ll catch people sneaking ‘taste tests’ right out of the bowl.
02 -
  • I once underestimated a single habanero and paid the price—start slow, add more if you dare.
  • Letting the salsa sit, even just for a few minutes, makes all the flavors click into place like magic.
03 -
  • If you spill lime juice on your hands after chopping habanero, it neutralizes some heat—learned after an accidental eye rub.
  • Dicing everything evenly means each scoop tastes balanced and looks restaurant-worthy.
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