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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Global Snacks/ Appetizers » Mango Habanero Salsa

    Published: Apr 6, 2021 | Last Updated On: Apr 7, 2021 by Neha Mathur

    Mango Habanero Salsa

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    Mango habanero salsa is a quick and easy dip that you can make in under 10 minutes to serve along with crackers or chips. This homemade recipe is a family favorite and summer Friday nights are incomplete without it.

    Here are some more salsa recipes, that you can make for your movie night – Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Balsamic Strawberry Salsa, Mango Cucumber Salsa, and Roasted Fresh Tomato Salsa.

    Mango habanero salsa served in a bowl.
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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Mango Habanero Salsa?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestion
    • You might also like
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    About This Recipe

    Mango habanero salsa is a simple Mexican-style dip recipe, that hardly takes 10 minutes to get ready. It is sweet and spicy at the same time, which makes it even more irresistible. 

    This 7 ingredient mango habanero salsa is super easy and quick to make. You just have to mix chopped mangoes, habanero chilies, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and salt. Yes, it’s that easy!

    It is also very low in calories. One serving has less than 50 Kcal. The habanero peppers make this salsa a little spicy but you can definitely control their amount.

    I paired this salsa with za’atar spiced pita chips this weekend and it was a hit with everyone. The tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors were a riot in the mouth and the mildly spiced pita chips made a perfect balance with the salsa.

    Ingredients

    Mango habanero salsa ingredients.

    Mangoes – The star of this dish is mangoes. Choose the ones which are ripe and juicy for the best taste. Indian mangoes are the best to make this dish. Try and source some from any Indian store near you.

    You can also use frozen mango chunks or the pre-prepped mango dices from the produce section of your store. 

    Habanero peppers – The other star ingredient of this recipe is habanero peppers. This is a hot variety of pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but the fruit may also be white, brown, yellow, green, or purple.

    If habanero pepper is not available, use any other spicy chili. Wear gloves while handling these chili as these are very spicy and your hands may burn after chopping them.

    You will also need regular salsa ingredients like onion, tomato, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice.

    Extra virgin olive oil is also added to add some flavor. Use good quality olive oil, as it surely enhances the taste of your salsa. 

    You can roast the peppers and tomatoes, remove the charred skin and then chop them for a smoky flavored salsa.

    How to make Mango Habanero Salsa?

    Add 1 and ½ cup peeled and cubed mango, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 chopped habanero peppers, ½ cup chopped tomato, 1 tablespoon chopped Jalapeno, 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a medium-size mixing bowl.

    All the ingredients added to a bowl.

    Mix well until combined.

    Mixed well.

    Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until they slightly come together. You can also pulse the ingredients in a food processor until they just come together.

    Mashed with a potato masher.

    Refrigerate the salsa for a few hours before serving.

    Ready mango habanero salsa.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to store mango salsa?

    If you have leftovers, you can store them in a sealed container for about 2 days in the refrigerator. 

    Can we prepare it ahead of time?

    Salsa tastes best when it is made fresh and the same goes with mango salsa too.
    As said it stays good in the fridge for 2 days, you can prepare it ahead of time. But I like to make it fresh, as that’s the way it tastes the best.

    I wouldn’t recommend freezing this salsa. But if you still want to freeze it, you can freeze it in an airtight container for about 2 months. Before serving, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

    Variations

    You can add the below mentioned ingredients to give a twist to this salsa.

    Be creative and let me know what else would you like to add apart from these ingredients in the comments below 🙂

    • Pineapple
    • Avocado
    • Peach
    • Black bean
    • Tomato
    • Cucumber
    • Strawberry
    • Papaya
    • Red Pepper

    Serving Suggestion

    It pairs well with any nachos, crackers, and chips as a stand-alone dip. I love to serve this mango salsa over my fish tacos too. It makes a nice contrasting combination with the fish and takes the tacos to the next level.

    You can serve it as a salad or add it to the top of your tacos. They are popularly added to fish tacos.

    You can even add it to your Mexican meal bowls, nacho bowl or burrito bowls. 

    Stuff avocados with this salsa and serve as a healthy appetiser. Just cut the avocado into 2 halves and fill the salsa in the cavity.

    If you want to experiment further, you can even add it in your wraps or rolls. 

    Top grilled fish or chicken with this salsa.

    You might also like

    • Easy Pumpkin Hummus (Savory & Spicy)
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    • Roasted Fresh Tomato Salsa

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    Mango habanero salsa is a quick and easy dip that you can make in under 15 minutes to serve along with crackers or chips. This homemade recipe is a family favorite and summer Friday nights are incomplete without it.

    Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe

    Mango habanero salsa is a quick and easy dip that you can make in under 15 minutes to serve along with crackers or chips. This homemade recipe is a family favorite and summer Friday nights are incomplete without it.
    4.50 from 6 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Continental
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 44kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 and ½ cup peeled and cubed ripe mango
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • ½ cup chopped tomato
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Jalapeno
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Add 1 and ½ cup peeled and cubed mango, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 chopped habanero peppers, ½ cup chopped tomato, 1 tablespoon chopped Jalapeno, 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a medium-size mixing bowl.
    • Mix well until combined.
    • Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until they slightly come together. You can also pulse the ingredients in a food processor until they just come together.
    • Refrigerate the salsa for a few hours before serving.

    Notes

    Use ripe juicy mangoes to make this salsa. You can also use frozen mango chunks or the pre-prepped mango dices from the produce section of your store. 
    If habanero pepper is not available, use any other spicy chili. Wear gloves while handling this chili as these are very spicy and your hands may burn after chopping them.
    You can roast the peppers and tomatoes, remove the charred skin and then chop them for a smoky flavored salsa.
    This salsa tastes best when made fresh. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for the best result.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Madonna Salon

      May 11, 2016 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      very nice post

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        May 24, 2016 at 12:39 pm

        Thnx Madonna

        Reply
    2. Ahaan

      May 30, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      4 stars
      Looks so yummy! Can go with nachos and other snacks. Preparation time is so less. A healthy recipe and it saves time.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 30, 2018 at 2:17 pm

        Thnx. Do try it. It tastes delicious.

        Reply
    3. online deals

      June 06, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      4 stars
      Thanks for sharing the nice post..

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 06, 2018 at 2:43 pm

        Thnx

        Reply
    4. Neha Singh

      June 06, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      It is really delecious

      Reply
    5. Neha Singh

      June 06, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      I really to eat them

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 06, 2018 at 2:43 pm

        Make it at home. It’s super easy 🙂

        Reply
    6. cathy

      June 07, 2018 at 4:42 am

      A great recipe at the right time. Now, it is the mango season in India and I think salsa is surely going to go in my list!
      I have made the sweet mango variation and also the one with a semi sweet- sour variation (the mango will be half ripe) and my family likes both of them!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 07, 2018 at 5:09 pm

        I love the idea of using semi ripe mango to make salsa. It will taste so yummm.

        Reply
    7. Ayushi

      May 03, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      I added some pomegranate to it. Tasted good.

      Reply

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