Mi gente, there’s nothing like backyard mango season in South Florida. Am I right!? My childhood home still has a mango tree, and every summer, I get inspired to make all kinds of mango recipe ideas!

But the one I come back to again and again is this simple spicy mango salsa. It’s sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of zesty heat. 🔥

Whether you’re topping fish tacos, serving it with chips, or adding it to grilled shrimp, this salsa proves just how easy and fun it is to learn how to make mango salsa at home. Consider it your ticket to next-level dip and salsa recipes all year long!

The 5 ingredients needed for sweet and spicy mango salsa

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The secret is to keep the ingredients simple and let the mango shine. Ripe, juicy mangoes bring a buttery-soft sweetness that pairs beautifully with zesty lime juice and a little crunch from red onion.

🥭 Mango: Fresh or Frozen? Fresh mango makes all the difference here; frozen can work in a pinch, but the flavor of a sun-ripened mango can’t be beat!

Of course, we need a little heat. The jalapeños bring just the right kick, balancing the sweetness without overpowering the fruit.

Over the years, I’ve tested this salsa with extra cilantro, more spice, even a diced avocado or two, but I always circle back to the five-ingredient version. It’s bright, balanced, and ready in just 10 minutes!

bowl with mango salsa on a white table with cilantro and lime wedges

🥭 My family loves how endlessly versatile this recipe is. Just as perfect spooned over easy jerk shrimp tacos as it is piled high with crispy tortilla chips!

Next time you have ripe mango, make this salsa and use it as a fresh topping for salmon or chicken. However you serve it, it always brings that tropical brightness that makes everyone go back for seconds.

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that become your go-to, and for me, this is it.

mango salsa on top of black bean burgers and jerk shrimp tacos
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5-Ingredient Homemade Mango Salsa with Jalapeños

Jamie Silva
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
This easy mango salsa with a spicy kick is just 5 ingredients – fresh ripe mangos, diced red onions, diced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice. Perfect for Summer or any day of the week! Serve this sweet and spicy mango salsa with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, burgers, tacos, and more.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 large mangos, ripe
  • 1 small red onion, (1/3 cup chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small jalapeño, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, (1-2 limes)

Instructions
 

  • Carefully peel and pit the mangos then dice them into 1/2-inch pieces. 2 ripe, large mangos should result in 2 cups of diced mangos.
  • In a bowl, add the diced mango, chopped red onion, and minced jalapeño. Mix together until well combined.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mango salsa and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with chips or as a topping for tacos. Enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 44kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 140mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 671IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5-ingredient mango salsa, cilantro, easy mango salsa, fresh lime juice, fresh mango, fresh mango salsa, jalapeno, mango salsa, mango salsa recipe, red onions
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