Mango Habanero Salsa
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Mango Habanero Salsa
Description
The Mango Habanero Salsa combines ripe chopped mangoes and seeded habanero peppers with tomato, red onion, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and kosher salt, all pulsed together in a food processor. The mixture can be pulsed to preferred consistency, whether chunky or smooth. The tanginess of lime juice and freshness of cilantro bring brightness to the fruity sweetness and heat from habanero peppers. Leftover salsa is refrigerated and best enjoyed within two days to maintain the fresh flavors and texture. The recipe suggests freezing for longer storage, with fresh lime juice and salt added after thawing to restore brightness.
The balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes makes the salsa appropriate for snacks or as an accompaniment when serving tortilla chips or complementing grilled meats and seafood.
Adjusting seasoning by taste after blending allows control over the heat and salt levels, tailoring it to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 large Mango chopped, ripe
- 2 habanero pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust lime juice or salt to your preference.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as desired. Store leftover salsa in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days to retain freshness.
- For extended storage, freeze the salsa in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.
- After thawing, re-stir and adjust lime juice and salt to refresh the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 811IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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