This Mango Lime Salsa is a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be made in just 10 minutes and is delicious on top of chicken, pork, and seafood. Serve it as a side dish to add even more flavor to so many different dishes!
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I use this exact Spicy Mango Lime Salsa on my Pulled Chicken Tacos recipe, but it works great on so many things that I decided to share the recipe on its own as well! I originally called it a chutney, but it’s technically more of a salsa.
You can use it on grilled chicken or pork roast. It would make a great topping on salmon as well. I can also see serving it as a side dish with any Mexican or Cuban-inspired food and most definitely along side Coconut Shrimp!
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s a really easy recipe to make and takes only minutes.
- You can use it on a variety of meats and dishes.
- Simply eliminate the pepper for a milder, kid-friendly version.
How do you Dice a Mango?
Dicing a mango is one of those things that no matter how many times I do it, I can still get it wrong and hit the pit. Granted, the pit is huge, but it can still be frustrating!
Since this is such a big part of the recipe, below are the steps you need to take to be able to dice a mango without any problems. This Spicy Mango Lime Salsa is so good, I want to eliminate any excuses not to try it!
1. Stand the mango upright with the stem side down.
2. Place your knife about 1/4″ to the side of the stem. Slice all the way through. If you hit the pit, turn your mango 90 degrees and try again. Repeat with the opposite side of the mango.
3. To dice the mango, cut scores vertically and horizontally into your desired size. Push in from the skin side and peel or cut out the flesh.
4. You can attempt to remove any remaining mango flesh from around the pit as well.
If this is still just too much of a pain for you, then try this Mango Slicer! I had no idea these even existed until I was writing this post!
How to Make Spicy Mango Lime Salsa
Prep!
Dice the mango, juice the lime, and mince the cilantro and pepper.
Tip: if you’d like you can add some diced onion. It’s just not my own personal preference.
Create!
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and toss well.
Present!
Serve as a topping or as a side dish.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Spicy Mango Lime Salsa
- If you have trouble cutting a mango, try this Mango Slicer.
- Eliminate the pepper for a milder version. When I make this, I set aside a small amount for my kids before adding in the pepper.
- If you’d like you can add some diced red onion. It’s just not my own personal preference.
- Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days.
FAQ’s
- Can you use frozen mango in place of fresh? Yes. Let it defrost and then dice it smaller, if necessary.
- What do you use Mango Salsa with? Try it on top of chicken, pork, and seafood. It’s delicious as a side dish as well!
Other Recipes to Try
- Sweet Mango Dipping Sauce
- Grilled Sausage & Egg Sandwiches with Sweet Mango Barbecue Sauce
- Mango Coconut Popsicles
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Spicy Mango Lime Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 mangos * diced
- 1/2 lime * juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cilantro * minced
- 1 tablespoon chili or jalapeno pepper * minced
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Toss well.
- Serve as a topping or as a side dish.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Mango Lime Salsa
- If you have trouble cutting a mango, try this Mango Slicer.
- Eliminate the pepper for a milder version. When I make this, I set aside a small amount for my kids before adding in the pepper.
- If you’d like you can add some diced red onion. It’s just not my own personal preference.
- Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published August 17, 2016. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in July 2019.
