Shellfish Free Mango Habanero Salsa

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(25)

Sweet, fiery, and impossibly fresh, this mango habanero salsa is the kind of condiment that turns an ordinary meal into something you'll talk about. Juicy diced mango meets the slow-building punch of habanero, balanced by crisp red bell pepper, sharp red onion, and a generous hit of lime juice — every bite is layered and alive. The recipe gives you control over the heat from the start, letting you dial it up or down depending on how bold you want to go. A short rest at room temperature before serving is the secret step that lets all those bright flavors meld into something cohesive and restaurant-worthy. Since every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives that sometimes sneak into store-bought salsas and sauces. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days — though it rarely lasts that long.

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Ingredients

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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