5-Minute Mango Salsa recipe
🥭 5-Minute Mango Salsa for Fish
The Yummy Bowl
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Course: Appetizer / Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 69 kcal
⭐ Why You’ll Love It:
- Fresh, juicy, sweet & spicy
- Perfect with fish tacos, shrimp, salmon, tortilla chips, grilled meats
- Naturally sweet—no added sugar
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and low-carb
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango, diced (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 1 small habanero pepper, seeds removed and finely diced (or substitute jalapeño for less heat)
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
🍽️ Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with fish, tacos, tortilla chips, grilled meats, or as a fresh topping.
📝 Tips & Variations:
- Fruit swaps: Try pineapple, peaches, nectarines, or kiwi instead of mango.
- For kids: Skip habanero and red onion.
- How to cut a mango:
- Cut the top off to stabilize the mango.
- Slice off both “cheeks” (sides around the pit).
- Score the flesh in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
- Scoop or slice out the cubes.
🧊 Storage:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Best enjoyed same day.
- Keeps up to 1–2 days, though the mango may get soft.
🍴 Serving Suggestions:
- Tex-Mex wraps or tacos (shrimp, ahi tuna, salmon)
- Crostini or bruschetta with soft cheese (goat cheese, brie, mascarpone)
- Grilled chicken or steak
- Lettuce wraps (great for kids)
- Cheese and crackers
- Party appetizer or BBQ side dish