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Spicy Mango Lime Salsa

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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!

Spicy Mango Lime Salsa in a white bowl with a half of mango and lime next to it on a green background

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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?

Diced mango in a green bowl with a half of a mango on the side on a wood backfground

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!

Diced mango, peppers, and cilantro in a white bowl close up

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and toss well.

Present!

Mango Lime Salsa served over pulled chicken tacos in a white dish over a green background

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!

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Spicy Mango Salsa

This Spicy Mango 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.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 23kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 2 mangos * diced
  • 1/2 lime * juiced
  • 1/4 cup red onion * finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper * finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cilantro * 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. 
  • Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published August 17, 2016. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in July 2019.

Comments

  7. Jennifer Hamra says

    This dish looks delicious! I have honestly never cooked with mango before. I never thought to try it with a meal or sauce. I’m going to have to give this a try!

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  14. Jasmine Eclipse says

    This sounds so yummy! My boyfriend’s mom loves making her own chutney, I’ll have to share this recipe with her!

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  17. Tiffany Nicole says

    This looks amazing and thank you for sharing the recipe. My first experience with chutney was an apple chutney (with a grilled pork chop recipe)… I never even thought to apply the same concept to mangoes (which I love).

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  19. Hannah says

    Yum!! This sounds amazing and like it would go with so many dishes, which I love. I can’t cut a mango either haha.

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  29. caroline burciaga says

    I am a mango girl! I can already tell I’m going to love this! Can’t wait to try it! Photos are amazing!

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  30. Kristen Kavan says

    a mango slicer?! WHAT! I need this because I am with you, I always hit the pit! this is amazing. I need this. and this chutney. i have to to it. i love mango and spicy.

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  32. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    OMG I bet this is amazing on pulled chicken tacos!! Now I want to menu plan JUST so I can have this in the shoot next week!

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  35. Savannah says

    This looks SO GOOD!!!! Seriously! I’ve been eating mango like a crazy lady lately for some reason, so I think this would be amazing. I wonder how it would go alongside some pork chops? Mmmmmm!!! Thanks so much for sharing <3

    Reply

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