Fresh Mango Salsa is a great side dish and a summer special dish. Make this mango salsa aka mango salad with fresh mangoes only. A perfect fruity salad with a combination of sweetness, tanginess, and spicy flavors.
Mango salad is one of my favorite sides. This yummy mango salsa has fresh, pulpy, sweet mangoes as its main ingredient. And this is sweeter than classic tomato salsa. Mango salsa is a delightful and refreshing condiment or salad that combines the tropical sweetness of mangoes with a zesty kick of spices and tangy flavors.
Mango Salad
Since mango is a summer fruit, you can also say this is a delicious summer salsa. It's great as a side dish. Like other salsa or salads, this is savory and spicy with the natural sweetness of mangoes. This is naturally paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.
With its vibrant colors and contrasting tastes, mango salsa or mango salad adds flavor to the table. You can serve them with tortilla chips or add them as a side dish.
How to make mango salsa (mango salad)?
This is an easy recipe; you don't need much effort or time to make the salad. It won't take more than 15 - 20 minutes to make the mango salsa. Let's look at the ingredients and the procedure for making this salad.
Ingredients:
This salsa is a simple recipe with minimal ingredients and fat-free lemon dressing. This is a no-oil mango salad. The simple ingredients are fresh mangoes, some peppers (any color as preferred), jalapeno or green chili (for a hint of heat), onions, and cilantro leaves. That's all.
To conclude, there are no fancy ingredients for my mango salsa. However, if you want, add some crunchy cucumber bites to this. Also, you can add roasted peanuts to add a crunch to the salad. Bell peppers, too, add crunch to the salsa.
Fresh Mangoes -
Mango is the main ingredient of mango salsa. So obvious. This is the hero ingredient. This salad tastes great with fresh mangoes only. Don't go for over-ripe mangoes. Choose the ones that are ripe and hold to their shape.
Onions and Bell Peppers -
I have added green & red bell peppers. These sweet peppers add a crunchy bite to the salad. These are again optional and add variations to the mango salsa. It complements the soft, juicy mangoes by adding crunch to it.
Jalapeno/ Chillies-
Jalapeno brings that heat to the sweet and savory mango salsaโsubstitute jalapeno with green chili. Add as per taste and heat you can tolerate. If both are unavailable, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salad.
Instructions:
There can be no more straightforward recipe than this. This is simply an idea. Prep the mangoes and other vegetables/ herbs. Then add seasonings and mix all ingredients.
How to store?
When stored in an airtight jar, you can refrigerate the salad for 3 days. But they may turn mushy and release liquid the longer you store them.
They may stay good in the refrigerator for up to 2 - 3 days, though fresh salad tastes the best. You may chop and prep the ingredients and store them in separate containers. Add seasoning a few hours before serving them,
How to choose the best mango for the salad /salsa?
This is entirely subjective to personal choice when deciding the type of mango for the mango salad. However, it will change the salad's flavor since each variety has its unique taste profile.
Look for mangoes that are ripe but still firm. Avoid mangoes that are overly soft or have blemishes, as they may be overripe or spoiled. Go for a vibrant color like yellow or orange, and avoid mangoes with dull or greenish skin.
What to serve with mango salad?
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Recipe Mango Salsa (Mango Salad)
Mango Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Mango (fresh seasonal mangoes)
- ยผ cup red bell pepper/ green bell pepper
- ยผ cup coriander leaves finely chopped
- 6 - 8 mint leaves optional
- 1 jalapeno or green chillies
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ยฝ tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil optional
Instructions
- Wash and peel skin of the mangoes.
- Cut it into halves and remove the big seed in it.
- Chop the mango into small pieces.
- Prep all other vegetables like peppers, onions, jalapeno, herbs, etc
- Take a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped mangoes and veggies into the bowl.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil (optional) and the seasonings to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients gently and nicely.
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Kunal
Nice receipe