Looking for a flavor BOMB? Try this Quick and Easy Mango Red Pepper Salsa!
When you’re looking for a quick and easy flavor explosion, this Mango and Red Pepper Salsa is your dish! It takes 10 minutes tops to prepare from start to finish, there’s no “cooking” involved so it’s perfect for the current heat wave we’re experiencing. Use it on any Mexican-themed dishes, or with chips, black beans, in a burrito, in a salad, or with guacamole – DELICIOUS!!
How do I cut and dice a Mango?
I know! they’re slippery little rascals, here’s a video from Clean and Delicious to show you how;
What ingredients are needed?
7 easy peasy ingredients:)
- a nice ripe mango
- a juicy red pepper
- red onion or a shallot
- lime zest and juice
- fresh cilantro – or parsley if you prefer
- red pepper flakes
- cumin
That’s it!
Can I make it in advance?
Yes! I would suggest up to 2 days in advance. Any more than that and the mango loses its freshness. You can always give it an extra squeeze of lime juice which “wakes it up” a little:)
What equipment do I need to make Mango Red Pepper Salsa?
- A nice mixing bowl, I LOVE the nesting pyrex ones 🙂
- A good quality vegetable knife
- Heavy duty good sized chopping board
I hope you LOVE this recipe! Let me know how it turned out for you in the comments below. It’s always a joy to hear from you!
PrintQuick and Easy Mango, Red Pepper Salsa!
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 large red pepper, diced
Zest and juice of a lime
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (depending on how much of “kick” you like)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: side dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Combine all the prepared ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly.
- TASTE! adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve, or cover and refrigerate for later use.