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    Published: May 31, 2020 · Modified: Jul 6, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Mango Salsa (Pico De Gallo)

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    This Mango Salsa is juicy, slightly spicy and sweet. Perfect as a dip, in tacos or as a topping for grilled recipes!

    This is a sponsored post on behalf of Marathon Mangos. All opinions are mine alone.

    Mango Salsa in a bowl

    Don't you LOVE quick and easy recipes that are delicious too? I definitely do.

    This Mango salsa is all of these and more. Made from a mix of freshly chopped vegetables and minimal seasoning, this salsa or pico de gallo is SO good for summer parties and beyond.

    I cannot even begin to count the number of times I have made this recipe but never been able to shoot it.

    Most of the times it is for parties and in the rush up I fail to shoot it. And once the party is over there is NO leftover for me to shoot.

    Finally, when Marathon Mangos sent me a box of their Altaufo Mangos, I made the recipe once more and shot it in time for summers!

    Why you'll LOVE this mango salsa recipe

    • A super quick recipe which requires finely chopped vegetables and some spices, this mango salsa is fresh, sweet and tangy. 
    • The salsa is super versatile. Serve it with some chips, use it in tacos or over grilled vegetables. Better still, enjoy it just like that. The salsa is definitely the perfect cooling bowl you need on a hot summer day.
    • The combination of sweet mangos, spicy jalapeño and tangy lemon juice is SO good and the freshness from cilantro elevates the dish.
    • I used exactly 9 ingredients to make this one. The same dish can be made using a couple of ingredients less or more too! 
    • The key ingredients are mango (obviously!), jalapeño and tomatoes. The other ingredients can be used or skipped or substituted.

    What you need to make this Mango Salsa

    Mango: The main ingredient here is mango. We use sweet ripe mangos that not only are tasty but also pop with color.

    Other Vegetables: For the recipe I like to use onions, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro and jalapeños. Add or subtract them based on how you like it.

    Make sure they are all the same size so that they mix well.

    Add some cherry tomatoes, spring onion and avocado to the recipe. They add color, taste and flavor to the recipe.

    Seasonings: The only seasoning used here is rock salt and pepper. Adding some chili flakes, oregano etc is an option too.

    Ingredients for mango salsa

    How to cut a mango

    When it comes to mangos, these are considered the king of fruits in India. It is available in different varieties, shapes and sizes. Here in the US there are different kinds of mangos.

    While they all differ in many ways, they are similar in some ways. ALL of them taste great and they pose a challenge to many about how to cut them.

    The easiest way to cut mangos is to cut the cheeks on all four sides first and then scrape the flesh over the seed.

    Using a paring knife score the cheeks with horizontal and vertical cuts. And then spoon out the flesh. So super easy! 

    If you would like another way, try using a peeler to peel off the mango. Then go ahead and slice it. 

    While this works, it may fail for thick skinned mangos. So I prefer the first method better! 

    What to serve this mango salsa with

    This salsa is best served with tortilla chips. The spicy sweet dip is so good with salted chips! 

    Other than that, it is great to add to any kind of tacos. 

    Plus, it is great to serve with grilled dishes like Tofu Tikka Skewers or Balsamic Grilled Vegetables.

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    Mango salsa in bowl

    Steps to make Mango Salsa

    1- Using a paring knife make cuts in the mango cheeks. Chop it into small pieces. Add that along with onion, tomato, green pepper to a bowl.

    2- Add cilantro, jalapeño, rock salt and pepper powder.

    How to make mango salsa

    3- Then add lime juice, mix well.

    4- Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving. This salsa tastes best with chips or in tacos. 

    Steps to make salsa

    Tips and Notes

    • Start with ripe but firm mangos. Altaufo will work the best in US, Alphonso where available. They work really well in the recipe without becoming mushy.
    • Choose ripe tomatoes for a pop of color and flavor. Deseed them if desired
    • Jalapeños can be used with the seeds or without. The seeds and veins make the salsa slightly spicy. Make your pick based on how hot you like it. Habanero peppers can also be used in place of jalapeños.
    • Cherry tomatoes, avocado or green onions can also be added to the salsa. They work really well.
    • The MOST important thing here is to chop the vegetables really fine. You want to be able to scoop it onto chips or grilled vegetables. 

    This post has been updated from the recipe archives, first published in 2020.

    Mango Salsa in a bowl

    Mango Salsa (Pico De Gallo)

    Smruti
    This Mango Salsa is juicy, slightly spicy and sweet. Easy to make and always delicious.
    Perfect as a dip, in tacos or as a topping for grilled recipes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 3
    Calories 61 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Mango I used Altaufo
    • ½ medium Red Onion chopped to small pieces
    • 1 medium Tomato cut to cubes
    • ½ medium Green Pepper chopped fine
    • ½ Jalapeño deseeded and chopped
    • 4-5 stalks Cilantro chopped
    • ½ Lime juiced
    • ¾ teaspoon Pink Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder

    Instructions
     

    • Using a paring knife make cuts in the mango cheeks. Chop it into small pieces. Add that along with onion, tomato, green pepper to a bowl.
    • Add cilantro, jalapeño, rock salt and pepper powder.
    • Then add lime juice, mix well.  
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving. This salsa tastes best with chips or in tacos. 

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    Notes

    • Start with ripe but firm mangos. Altaufo will work the best in US, Alphonso where available. They work really well in the recipe without becoming mushy.
    • Choose ripe tomatoes for a pop of color and flavor. Deseed them if desired
    • Jalapeños can be used with the seeds or without. The seeds and veins make the salsa slightly spicy. Make your pick based on how hot you like it. Habanero peppers can also be used in place of jalapeños.
    • Cherry tomatoes, avocado or green onions can also be added to the salsa. They work really well.
    • The MOST important thing here is to chop the vegetables really fine. You want to be able to scoop it onto chips or grilled vegetables. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 632mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1229IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.4mg
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