Spicy mango and red onion salsa
Spicy mango and red onion salsa
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to taste for heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional, to balance heat
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mangoes: Carefully peel the ripe mangoes, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place the diced mango into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the aromatics: Finely dice the 1/2 red onion. For the jalapeño, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and white membrane (this is where most of the heat resides), then finely mince it. Add the diced red onion and minced jalapeño to the bowl with the mango.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add fresh herbs and dressing: Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl. Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice, then sprinkle in the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Combine and season: Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste the salsa and adjust seasonings as needed. If you find the salsa too spicy or prefer a touch of sweetness, stir in the optional teaspoon of honey.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Serve: The salsa can be served immediately, or for best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy mango and red onion salsa
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to taste for heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional, to balance heat
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mangoes: Carefully peel the ripe mangoes, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place the diced mango into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the aromatics: Finely dice the 1/2 red onion. For the jalapeño, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and white membrane (this is where most of the heat resides), then finely mince it. Add the diced red onion and minced jalapeño to the bowl with the mango.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add fresh herbs and dressing: Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl. Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice, then sprinkle in the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Combine and season: Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste the salsa and adjust seasonings as needed. If you find the salsa too spicy or prefer a touch of sweetness, stir in the optional teaspoon of honey.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Serve: The salsa can be served immediately, or for best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.
⏱️ 1 min