Pecan Free Mango Habanero Salsa
Sweet, fruity, and packing serious heat, this mango habanero salsa is the kind of condiment that turns a simple meal into something memorable. The combination of juicy ripe mango, fiery habanero, crisp red bell pepper, and bright lime juice creates a flavor that hits every note — sweet, spicy, tangy, and fresh all at once. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the ingredients to come together into something that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. The recipe is completely plant-based and built entirely from fresh produce and pantry staples, so there's zero concern about hidden allergens or cross-contact from processed ingredients. Habaneros are bold, so the instructions wisely suggest starting with one pepper and scaling up if you want that full fiery punch — just remember the gloves. It's equally at home spooned over grilled fish or chicken, piled onto tacos, or scooped up with tortilla chips straight from the bowl. Make a batch on Sunday and it'll keep in the fridge for up to three days, getting even better as the flavors deepen.
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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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