How to Make Salsa de Mango (Mexican Mango Salsa)
The combination of sweet mango and spicy jalapeño in this delicious salsa de mango provides a flavorful complement to tortilla chips, fresh seafood, pork, and chicken dishes.
I first tasted this mango salsa over 30 years ago when my mother paired it with her famous honey-glazed salmon. It was refreshing in both concept and taste! We love it on fish tacos, alongside garlic shrimp, or on top of homemade corn tortilla chips. This is just one of many mango-inspired recipes I’ve made throughout the years and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
FUN FOOD FACT: Aside from being delicious, mango salsa is also packed with vitamins, (especially vitamin C from the mango, orange, and jalapeños), antioxidants, and fiber.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
You’ll be working with all fresh ingredients, which include mangoes (I prefer ataúlfo or manila mangos), jalapeños (or serrano peppers for more heat), red onion, cilantro, orange juice, vinegar, and salt.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Chop
- Dice mangoes, onion, and cilantro.
2. Mix
- Mix ingredients in a bowl and then season with vinegar, orange juice, and salt.
- Toss once again and taste. Adjust for salt if necessary.
3. Enjoy
- Cover and chill until ready to serve. While delicious when freshly made, the flavors of salsa de mango meld and deepen even more after sitting in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
HOW TO STORE
Homemade mango salsa is best enjoyed fresh, but will typically last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I like storing mine in a glass dish with a lid because plastic containers tend to absorb odors.
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I prefer Shun knives for slicing and dicing ingredients in recipes like this. They’re lighter weight than larger German knives and fit well in my hand. VIEW PRODUCT
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Salsa de Mango (Best Mexican Mango Salsa Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 mangos peeled and flesh cubed, mangos should be ripe, but still firm)
- 3 jalapeños diced, or 2 serrano chile peppers for more spice
- ½ small red onion diced
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro minced
- 3 tablespoons vinegar white distilled or red wine vinegar will work
- 1 orange freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Chop. Dice mangoes, onion, and cilantro.
- Mix. Mix ingredients in a bowl and then season with vinegar, orange juice, and salt. Toss once again and taste. Adjust for salt if necessary.
- Enjoy. Cover and chill until ready to serve. While delicious when freshly made, the flavors of salsa de mango meld and deepen even more after sitting in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
A Note from Lola
HOW TO STORE
Homemade mango salsa is best enjoyed fresh, but will typically last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I like storing mine in a glass dish with a lid because plastic containers tend to absorb odors.A NOTE ON SPICE
You may remove the veins and seeds from the jalapeño or serrano chile peppers to reduce the heat level of your salsa. I leave them in though because I love the sweet and spicy combination and the mango tends to balance out the spiciness.Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on June 2, 2015 and updated with step-by-step instructions and images on May 19, 2025.
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Lola Wiarco Dweck
Lola is a Mexican-American recipe developer, writer, and cooking instructor who loves sharing her culture with the world. Growing up in California and spending summers in Mexico, Lola celebrates her family’s Mexican recipes and vibrant culture through Lola’s Cocina.
Thank you!
You’re welcome. I hope you’re able to make and enjoy this fresh salsa one day!
Sooner than you think 😉 I was actually looking for a salsa recipe, although I was thinking of having both mango and papaya in the salsa.
That sounds like a great addition! I love papaya.
I have never had mango salsa before and this was a good first one to try! Thanks for the good recipe I can share with my friends!
Nunca he tenido mango salsa antes y esta fue una buena primera en probarlo! Gracias por la buena receta que puedo compartir con mis amigos !
Wow, wow, and wow. I made this for my family over the long weekend and before I knew it, it was gone! So fresh and delicious!