This easy homemade Mango Habanero Salsa recipe is the perfect combination of flavorful and spicy. This spicy salsa goes with everything from tacos to chicken breasts.
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I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for new and delicious ways to add spice to my food. That's why I love this mango habanero salsa recipe. It's the perfect mix of sweet and spicy.
The sweetness of the mangoes contrasts perfectly with the heat of the habaneros, making this salsa irresistible. It's so easy to make you'll never want to buy store-bought salsa again!
If you like this recipe, check out Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa and Salsa Con Queso next!
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Homemade Mango Habanero Salsa
- This habanero mango salsa recipe is simple to make, packed with flavor, and ready in only 15 minutes.
- It's low in calories and has no fat, so feel free to add it to anything!
- Serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips or a topping on chicken breasts or fish tacos.
- This salsa is made with fresh ingredients, making it much fresher than anything you can buy at the store. Plus, there are no additives or preservatives in sight!
- Customize your salsa to make it mild or fiery.
- It's also perfect for Paleo or Whole30 diets.
Recipe Ingredients
This habanero mango salsa is easy to make with a handful of ingredients you might already have or can easily find at your local grocery store.
- Ripe mangoes. I used fresh mangoes, but you can use frozen mangoes too. Just make sure to defrost them first.
- Tomatoes. I don't think salsa is complete without tomatoes. You can use any tomato, even cherry tomatoes.
- Onion. I love the flavor of red onion, but you can also use a yellow or white onion.
- Habanero pepper. I used a small deseeded habanero pepper with the white membrane removed. If you don’t have any habanero chilies, you can use a serrano pepper, jalapeño pepper, or Scotch Bonnet pepper.
- Red bell pepper. I used red bell pepper, but you can use any kind you have on hand.
- Fresh lime juice. You can also use bottled lime juice or substitute it with fresh or store-bought lemon juice.
- Cilantro. If you do not like cilantro, use fresh Italian parsley or omit it altogether.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
How To Make The Best Mango Habanero Salsa
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Slice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Chop the red onion into similar-size chunks and add it to the tomatoes.
- Step 3: Chop up the red bell pepper into similar size chunks and add to the bowl.
- Step 4: Peel and dice your mango into similar-size pieces and add them to the tomatoes and red onion.
- Step 5: Pour lime juice on all the ingredients in the bowl.
- Step 6: Add the chopped cilantro and sea salt.
- Step 7: Remove the white membrane and seeds from the habanero pepper and discard them. Dice the pepper into small pieces. I like to cut it much smaller so it's not too spicy if someone who doesn't like spice takes a bite. Add a small amount of habanero pepper at a time. Taste as you go. If you want your salsa spicier, add more!
- Step 8. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Step 9: Transfer the fruit salsa to a serving dish and serve with your favorite tortilla chips, on tacos or burritos, or eat it straight up! This salsa will spice up your party or any Cinco de Mayo celebration. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This spicy mango habanero salsa can be used as a topping on chicken, fish, or beef. Try it on burritos, quesadillas, taquitos, or Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos.
You can also spoon it on Smoked Chicken Breasts or Air Fryer Tilapia With No Breading to make fish tacos.
It also tastes great on Pellet Smoked Chuck Roast and Smoked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts!
Expert Tips
- Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers! Your hands may burn if you touch the inside of the pepper.
- Add the spicy habanero peppers last, and add a little at a time. It's easy to add spice but not so easy to remove.
- Make a chunky salsa by dicing the fruit and vegetables larger.
- Want more spice? Add extra heat by leaving in the seeds and the white membrane.
Variations
- If you like extra heat, you can add jalapeno peppers, chili powder, or hot sauce.
- If you dislike spice, reduce the habanero in the recipe, swap it for jalapeno peppers, or omit it.
- To make a chunkier salsa, use bigger chunks of sweet mango. The chunkier the salsa, the more the tropical flavor of the fruity mango will stand out.
- Make it heartier by adding black beans.
- Make Pineapple Habanero Salsa by omitting the mango and using pineapple instead.
- Make Mango Pineapple Habanero Salsa by using equal mango and pineapple chunks.
You'll also love my homemade pineapple salsa in my Smoked Pineapple Stand Chicken Recipe.
Storage
If you have leftover habanero mango salsa, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. I like to make a large batch so I can use it throughout the week.
Recipe FAQs
The main difference between mango habanero salsa and regular salsa is the heat level. Mango habanero salsa is much spicier than traditional salsa. Habanero salsa is made with habanero peppers, which are much hotter than the bell peppers or jalapeno peppers used in regular salsa.
Yes, you can freeze mango habanero salsa. However, the texture and flavor will change after freezing.
Habanero peppers are a type of chili pepper known for intense heat. They are grown in South America. They are usually red but can also be orange or yellow. The habanero's heat is measured in Scoville heat units (100,000 to 350,000). These numbers mean it is one seriously hot pepper. It is about 76 times hotter than your average jalapeño pepper! Yikes!
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Mango Habanero Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 large fresh mangoes diced
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes diced, about 2-3 medium tomatoes
- 1 cup red onion finely chopped, about ½ a medium onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice all the juice from 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 habanero pepper deseeded, chopped fine
Instructions
- Finely chop the tomatoes, mangoes, red onion, and bell pepper into small chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Squeeze all of the juice from 1 lime, about 2 tbsp, and add to the bowl with cilantro and sea salt.
- Add the finely chopped habanero pepper a little at a time. Taste as you go. If you want your salsa spicier, add more! Stir to combine evenly.
- That's it! Transfer to a serving bowl and serve the fruit salsa with your favorite tortilla chips, on tacos or burritos, or eat it straight up! Enjoy!
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Notes
- Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers! Your hands may burn if you touch the inside of the pepper.
- Add the spicy habanero peppers last, and add a little at a time. It's easy to add spice but not so easy to remove.
- Make a chunky salsa by dicing the fruit and vegetables larger.
- Want more spice? Add extra heat by leaving in the seeds and the white membrane.
Nutrition
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About Jeri Walker
Jeri Walker is the founder and CEO of Winding Creek Ranch. She is a self-taught home cook who specializes in easy family-friendly recipes. Jeri is also a food writer who regularly writes articles for MSN. Read about Jeri's journey and connect with her on your favorite social media channels!
Arel says
I tried the recipe, it's really good.
Jeri says
I'm so glad you liked the salsa, Arel! 🙂 Thanks for trying it out!
Jessica says
The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this is my new favorite salsa to serve with grilled fish and chicken.