Soon it will be time to celebrate the festive holiday of Cinco de Mayo which is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla). It’s a time for margaritas, beer, and savory food.
A tasty salsa with a slight twist, mango salsa is easy to make. You just need chopped fresh mangoes, peppers, green onions, cucumber, cilantro, some lime juice, and seasonings. Salsa is a savory dish but fresh fruit adds a nice sweet kick to it.
Mango Salsa
Use organic when available.
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe mangoes
- 1 small cucumber, seeded and choppedr
- 2 medium green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed)
- optional, 1 medium bell pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed)
- optional, 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño chile chopped (stems, ribs, seeds removed), less or more to taste
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- juice of 2 limes
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional, pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Peel and pit mangoes
- Finely chop green onions
- Dice mangoes, cucumber, peppers, tomato
- Put lime juice in a medium sized bowl
- Add mangoes. cucumber, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro, salt and pepper to the bowl
- Mix well
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Use it as a dip for tortilla chips or serve it with tostadas and tacos, or as a topping for fresh fish or pork, black bean soup, or steak and pinto beans. Because this salsa is made with fresh ingredients, it is best eaten the same day but can be refrigerated for several days.
Enjoy!
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I just love mango salsa, especially with fish tacos!
-Nancy ( Nancy On The Home Front )
Ooh, that sounds delicious!
Carol, Happy weekend! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us. I’ve never had mango salsa, but I’m looking so forward to trying it! Will be a great dish to add to our little Cinco de Mayo party! Pinned to save and to share.
Yummy! Another day to celebrate! I didn’t know about this festive holiday! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
It’s a big holiday of our neighbor, Mexico, and is also a popular reason to party in the US with spicy Mexican food. Thanks for the visit!
My youngest daughter was born on Cinco De Mayo. She’s a bit young yet to appreciate the mexican food, but I love a good mango salsa. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
~Jess
#MMBC
Have a great day Jessica!
I’ve only ever had mango “salsa” that was sweet and ate it on cinnamon & sugar pita chips. This does sound delicious though. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
I love mango salsa! Thanks for sharing I can’t wait to try it!
Jen
It’s really good and you can adapt to make it your own!
This sounds absolutely delicious Carol. Pinning for later!
Thanks for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week.
Thanks for visiting and the pin.
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Your mango salsa looks delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
Carol, I love the sweet/spicy contrasts in this yummy salsa. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Hearth and Soul. Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hope to see you at the Hearth and Soul Link Party again this week.
Thanks April. See you at the party.
Yummy! Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 36 shared x3
YUM!! We’re having lunch on Cinco de Mayo at my house so I’ve pinned this to make! Thanks 🙂
Sounds wonderful!