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March 14, 2022 5 Ingredients or Less

Best Mango Habanero Salsa Ever: Quick & Easy

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This mango habanero salsa is the best of the best. It's sweet and bright from the mango, but BOLD with a spicy kick from the habaneros. This is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and needs only 4 main ingredients. Quick, easy, bright and bold, this salsa is the the BEST.

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If you can't tell from my buffalo chicken quesadilla, buffalo chicken salad, and various other spicy recipes- I. LOVE. SPICE. My brother is 10 years older than me, and so when he would cook, it would always include spice. Meaning, my little childhood self had to adjust to spice at a very young age, and since that's the case, I am now very desensitized to most spicy foods. HOWEVER, this mango habanero salsa did catch me a little off guard with the amount of bold, delicious, spicy flavor it contains. But don't let that scare you off, it's so crazy addicting, I was eating it with a fork.

This mango habanero salsa is simply the best. It's got sweet, fruity notes from the mango, a sharpness from the white onion, and of course a BOLD kick from the habanero. This quick and easy salsa recipe can be prepared in just 10 minutes, and only needs 4 main ingredients. Mango, onion, habanero, and lime juice; finish off with a few spices and you've got a one of a kind dish. It's great with chips, crackers, or even served over fish, tacos, burgers, chicken. However you use it, this salsa is sure to give your dish a boost of flavor.

WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SO GREAT?

  • It's quick and easy- done in 10 minutes!
  • Only 4 main ingredients
  • Fresh, bright bold flavor
  • Great over fish, tacos, or chicken
  • Makes a fantastic, easy appetizer

WHAT YOU NEED FOR MANGO HABANERO SALSA

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  • Mango: I use fresh, ripe mangoes. I don't recommend using frozen, but if you do be sure it's thawed first
  • Habaneros: I de-seed mine because these are very spicy without them. Also, DO NOT touch your face or eyes after you've handled the habaneros.
  • Onion: This recipe uses a sweet, white onion, but diced red onion will also work.
  • Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice has the best flavor, but bottled would work
  • Seasonings: Salt, cumin, and chili powder tie this easy salsa together

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY MANGO HABANERO SALSA

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  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together diced mango, diced onion, finely diced habanero, and all spices
  2. Pour over the juice of half a lime, and give the salsa another stir
  3. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to eat

SALSA VARIATIONS

Pineapple Mango Salsa

  • Do ½ cup diced pineapple and ½ cup diced mango in place of all mango

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • Do all diced pineapple in place of the mango

Mango Jalapeno Salsa

  • Swap out the habaneros for jalapenos for less spice

Tomato Mango Salsa

  • Add ½ cup diced tomato to the recipe below

HOW TO SERVE AND STORE

Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips, corn chips, or crackers. You can also serve it over fish, tacos, on a salad, or with chicken.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

EXPERT TIPS

  • Read the entire recipe before making
  • Dice the mango and onion the same size
  • You can add cilantro for an herby freshness
  • Use a food processor to dice the habanero if you don't want to touch it
  • DO NOT touch your face or eyes after dicing the habanero, it will burn
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Do I need to de-see habaneros? Yes, habaneros are still plenty spicy without them.
  2. Is habanero mango salsa spicy? Yes, it is very spicy. And this is coming from a girl who can handle spice!
  3. Can I make this in a food processor? You can, but it will be runnier and not so "chunky". It really depends on your taste preference.
  4. Is this salsa good for fish and chicken? It is, indeed very good with fish or chicken! I like serving it over mahi mahi or with grilled chicken.
  5. Can I roast habaneros? Yes, roasting habaneros will enhance their flavor.
  6. What else do you do with habaneros? You can put them to almost any dish you want to add extra spice to. Please keep in mind these are VERY spicy.

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Did you make this quick and easy mango habanero salsa? If so, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and star rating down below. In addition, you can also follow me on Instagram @coleinthekitchen and tag me if you make this or any other of my easy recipes.

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This quick and easy mango habanero salsa is simply the best. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare this powerhouse of a dish that's perfect to add a little kick to any recipe that needs a little something extra.

  • Author: Nicole Radcliffe
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Chopped
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Diced Mango
  • ¼ cup Diced Onion
  • 2 FINELY Chopped Habaneros: de-seeded
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin
  • Juice of half a lime

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together diced mango, diced onion, finely diced habanero, and all spices
  2. Pour over the juice of half a lime, and give the salsa another stir
  3. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to eat

Notes

  • Calories calculated are an estimate
  • Read the entire recipe before making
  • Dice the mango and onion the same size
  • You can add cilantro for an herby freshness
  • Use a food processor to dice the habanero if you don't want to touch it
  • DO NOT touch your face or eyes after dicing the habanero, it will burn
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 58

Keywords: spicy mango salsa. easy habanero recipes, quick salsa recipes

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