Mango Habanero Salsa (Printable)

Juicy mangoes, minced habanero, red onion and lime tossed for a bright, spicy condiment for chips, tacos, or grilled fare.

# What You Need:

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01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced (about 2 cups)
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
03 - 1 to 2 habanero peppers, seeded and finely minced (adjust to taste)
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Peel, pit and dice the mangoes; finely dice the red onion and red bell pepper; mince the habanero (wear gloves if preferred) and garlic; chop the cilantro.
02 - Place the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, minced habanero, minced garlic and chopped cilantro in a medium mixing bowl.
03 - Add the lime juice, salt and black pepper to the bowl.
04 - Gently toss until evenly combined, then taste and adjust lime, salt or heat to preference.
05 - Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to marry; no cooking required.
06 - Serve immediately with chips or as an accompaniment to grilled proteins, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Chopping up ripe mangos and fiery habaneros feels like a secret shortcut to killer flavor with hardly any effort.
  • It&aposs the kind of salsa that makes every chip and taco taste like a party—sweet, punchy, and totally moreish.
02 -
  • Chopping habanero bare-handed left me unintentionally spicy—always use gloves or wash well after handling.
  • Letting the salsa sit for those 10 minutes truly magnifies both the sweetness and the kick, don&apost skip it.
03 -
  • Chilling your salsa bowl before mixing keeps everything extra refreshing on hot days.
  • De-seeding the habanero with a spoon instead of your fingers is my go-to trick for avoiding spicy hands.
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