Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
32 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican, International
Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe
Description
The Mango Habanero Salsa features diced ripe mango and red bell pepper combined with finely chopped red onion, cilantro, and minced habanero chili. Lime juice and zest brighten the flavors, while a pinch of salt ties the ingredients together. Stirring gently combines the colorful components into a fresh salsa with a pleasant contrast between the sweetness of mango and the heat from the habanero.
This salsa has a chunky texture retaining pieces of mango and pepper which give bursts of flavor with each bite. The habanero chili provides notable heat, so adjustments using milder peppers or omitting it entirely can tailor the spiciness.
Serve the salsa after resting briefly to let flavors meld, paired well with tortilla chips as an appetizer or as a topping for proteins like salmon, chicken, or shrimp. The salsa brings brightness and heat to dishes needing fresh contrast.
Storing the salsa in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two days preserves freshness and flavor. Substituting red bell pepper with yellow or orange is possible if preferred; green bell peppers are not recommended as they add bitterness.
Ingredients
- 2 large Mango ~3 cups), peeled, pitted, and diced, ripe
- 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro thick stems removed and roughly chopped, fresh
- 1 habanero chili seeded and finely minced
- 1 lime juiced plus ½ teaspoon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and gently stir to combine.
- For the best flavor, let the salsa sit for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for salmon, chicken, or shrimp. Enjoy!
Notes
- Red bell peppers can be substituted with yellow or orange bell peppers for mild variations; avoid green due to bitterness.
- Reduce heat by swapping habanero with jalapeño or omitting chili altogether for a milder salsa.
- Store salsa in an airtight container or cover bowl tightly; refrigerate up to 2 days for freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 953IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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