Sesame Free Mango Habanero Salsa
Sweet, fruity, and absolutely fiery, this mango habanero salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches more exciting. Juicy diced mango pairs with the sharp bite of habanero, the crunch of red bell pepper and red onion, and a bright hit of fresh lime juice — it's a flavor combination that's bold without being one-dimensional. The cilantro and optional cumin round everything out, adding an herby, earthy depth that keeps you coming back for another scoop. Store-bought salsas and hot sauces can be surprisingly tricky territory, with hidden additives and shared production lines, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every single ingredient. The short rest time after mixing is a small but important step — it lets the lime juice and salt pull everything together into something that tastes like it's been marinating for hours. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just go straight in with tortilla chips — there's really no wrong move here.
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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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