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The other day at the grocery store and saw a super sale. Mangoes and avocados were only 50 cents each. SAY WHAT?!
Just a few weeks ago, avocados were $2 each, and you couldn’t even find mangoes on the shelves.
I grabbed a few of each. I knew exactly what I wanted to make: Avocado Mango Salsa.
How to Make Avocado Mango Salsa
Dicing a mango is very easy. There is a seed that runs lengthwise. Cut around the seed.
- Take your knife and cut lengthwise, then across.
- Do not cut through the flesh of the mango.
- Invert the fruit and cut along the skin to create dices.
If they don’t come out as perfectly diced, it’s ok. They just need to be in bite-sized pieces.
- You will repeat this step with the other half of the mango.
- Once you’re done, set this aside and continue chopping.
I’m a bit of a mango snob. I used to live with my aunt in Tabasco, Mexico. There is a mango tree in her front yard. My memories of Tabasco include eating a lot of mango and different types of mangoes.
Needless to say, it is my favorite fruit. So sweet and so juicy.
If you like mild salsas, you might also like Pineapple Salsa or a Creamy Guacamole.
Or, if you are into spicy salsas, you might also like Chile de Arbol Salsa or Chipotle Salsa.
• If you remove the seeds and the membranes from inside the habanero, you’ll decrease the heat even more.
Don’t be afraid of habanero peppers. They are blazing hot! True. I am only using half of a habanero for a mild heat. You can also use a jalapeños or serrano pepper instead.
We like to add chili powder to our fruit in Mexico. It only makes sense to add some heat to this Avocado Mango Salsa. You don’t want to add huge, enormous chunks of habanero to your salsa.
I don’t normally keep gloves in the kitchen. Instead, I use a sandwich bag. It also makes for easy clean up.
Finely minced habanero will add flavor but won’t send anyone to the water fountain.
• Once the habanero pepper is completely diced, set this aside until you’re ready to use.
You have to be very careful with habanero. Even if you did not directly touch it, I recommend washing your hands a few times.
Whatever you do, don’t touch your eyes, mouth, or little babies. You can hurt yourself and others.
• Dice the avocado.
This Avocado Mango Salsa is paired with my other favorite fruit, the avocado.
I like to squeeze lime juice on my avocado so it won’t turn brown right away. I usually leave the avocado for the last step so it won’t brown up as quickly.
- Add all the ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix everything.
Taste for salt before adding to the serving bowl. This is your opportunity to adjust the salt quantity or add more lime juice.
Personally, I like to use key limes instead of regular limes. Use the juice of 2 key limes or 1 regular lime to make the Avocado Mango Salsa.
Avocado Mango Salsa is perfect for summer foods like Fish Ceviche Tostadas or fresh off the grill Pescado Empapelado.
A light and with just the right amount of heat salsa. Goes perfectly with chips or on top of fish or chicken, this Avocado Mango Salsa is so super tasty.
Ready in minutes and delicious any time of the year. Hope you enjoy!
Avocado Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1 mango cubed
- ¼ c red onion finely chopped
- ½ habanero finely minced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
More Mexican Salsa Recipes:
Molcajete Salsa Verde is a tasty and fabulous treat. This is as authentic Mexican food gets and goes great with just about everything!
Salsa Borracha (or Drunk Salsa) is a delicious topping for your carne asada tacos or grilled meats. This Mexican recipe is made with beer, but no worries. The alcohol burns off, leaving a rich and deep flavor.
Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa) is a spicy topping that’s perfect for tacos or any Mexican food favorites. Spicy, creamy, and totally dreamy.
This post was updated on May 15,2019. You might remember the original pictures.
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Oh how yummy! I love discovering new salsa recipes that are easy to make and are wonderful to share with friends during summer get-togethers. I look forward to making your Avocado Mango Salsa! 🙂
Hope you do. You won’t regret it.
Oh my gosh, we love mango avocado salsa! We stumbled on it a few years ago, and it’s always a delight (we eat it on fish mostly…or straight from the bowl with a spoon!).
Don’t blame you. That’s some good stuff!
Sounds delicious and so perfect for the summer time!
Love summer food!
I’m all about fruity salsas right now. So going to give this a try!
Hope you do. Fruity salsas are delicious during the summer.
I’ll bet this would be so delicious served over salmon too.
With salmon… that sound perfect!
LOL I’m a total mango snob too 🙂 I grew up eating the most delicious mangoes and the ones we get here are just OK. Love the combination of mangoes and avocados and yes, this will be perfect as a BBQ side!
Hello fellow mango snob! 😀
Mango and avocado are such a perfect match!
Completely agree. 🙂
Yes yes yes. I pinned this for use later this week. I love mangoes AND avocados! Thank you!
Two of my favorites too. Enjoy! 🙂
All my favorite flavors in one! I am making tacos this week and this would go great with them!
Perfect for tacos. Hope you like it!
Yummm! The addition of mango to the guac is pure genius!! I gotta try this out asap!!
Oh yeah. Love the mango!
Mmmm this salsa recipe looks so delicious! I’ll definitely be saving it to Pinterest and trying it sometime soon! Thanks for the inspo!
Thank you and thanks for pinning. 🙂