How to Make the Perfect Spicy Mango Avocado Salsa
Mexican · Easy · 15 min · 6 servings
A vibrant fresh salsa combining sweet mango with creamy avocado and a fiery jalapeno kick. Ready in minutes with no cooking required and perfect for chips or grilled fish.
Why this recipe works
This Spicy Mango Avocado Salsa recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 140 calories with 2g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 large ripe mangoes diced
- 2 medium ripe avocados diced
- 1 medium jalapeno finely diced seeds removed
- 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
- 0.33 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prep the Produce
Dice the mangoes and avocados into uniform half inch cubes for the best texture. Finely dice the red onion and jalapeno. Place diced avocado in a bowl and immediately toss with lime juice to prevent browning.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Add the diced mango, red onion, and jalapeno to the bowl with the avocado. Gently fold everything together being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
Step 3: Season the Salsa
Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper. Gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning adding more lime juice for brightness or more cayenne for heat.
Step 4: Rest the Flavors
Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the salt to draw out the juices and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Step 5: Serve
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Do not make this more than 2 hours ahead as the avocado will oxidize and turn brown.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh mango → frozen thawed mango or pineapple
- jalapeno → serrano pepper for more heat or bell pepper for no heat
- cilantro → fresh mint or flat leaf parsley
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using underripe mango which is too fibrous and lacks sweetness
- Overmixing the salsa which turns the avocado into mush
- Making it too far in advance causing the avocado to brown and the salsa to become watery
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 140 calories, 2g protein, 18g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fiber.
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