Sweet and Spicy Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A vibrant mango salsa blending sweet ripe mangoes with spicy jalapeño and fresh lime, perfect as a dip or topping that brings fun and brightness to any dish. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns ripe mango, red bell pepper, jalapeño 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 60 calories and feeds 6, 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

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 peeled and diced ripe mangoes, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 1 minced and seeded jalapeño pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the bowl. Gently toss all ingredients until evenly mixed and the salsa is vibrant and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Let the salsa sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving with chips, grilled fish, or tacos.