Playful Spiced Mango and Avocado Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A bright salsa bursting with tropical mango, creamy avocado, and a hint of chili that brings a playful kick to any dish. This Latin American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, turns ripe mango, ripe avocado, red bell pepper into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 large, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp, finely minced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, carefully combine 1 large peeled and diced ripe mango, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 2 tbsp finely minced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice and 1 small seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper to the bowl.
3. Step 3: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then gently toss all the ingredients together to combine without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Let the salsa sit for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to blend before serving with chips or grilled proteins.