Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mango Habanero Salsa
Sweet, fruity, and absolutely fiery, this mango habanero salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Ripe mango brings a juicy, tropical sweetness that plays beautifully against the slow-building heat of habanero, while red bell pepper and red onion add crunch and a little sharpness to round it all out. Fresh lime juice and cilantro keep the whole thing bright and vibrant — this is a salsa that tastes alive. Because every ingredient here is whole and fresh, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden preservatives or cured-meat-style additives that often sneak into store-bought salsas and condiment blends. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the flavors to meld into something that tastes like it's been marinating for hours. Start with one habanero if you're cautious about heat, or go in with two if you want that full tropical fire. Spoon it over grilled chicken, fish tacos, or honestly just a bowl of chips — it disappears fast either way.
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6 servings
- 2 ripe mangoes (about 2 cups diced), peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 1–2 habanero peppers, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wearing gloves or washing your hands immediately after, mince the habanero pepper as finely as possible — the smaller the pieces, the more evenly the heat distributes through the salsa. Start with 1 pepper if you prefer moderate heat, or use 2 for a fiery result.
- 2
Combine the diced mango, minced habanero, red onion, and red bell pepper in a mixing bowl.
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