Sweet and fiery mango-habanero salsa with lime, cilantro, and red onion—great for chips, tacos, or grilled meats.
# Ingredient List:
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01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced — about 2 cups
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced — about 1/2 cup
03 - 1–2 habanero peppers, seeds removed and finely minced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced — about 1/2 cup
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 lime, juiced — about 2 tablespoons
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Peel, pit and dice the mangoes to yield about 2 cups; finely dice the red onion and red bell pepper; mince the habanero(s) and garlic; chop the cilantro.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, add mango, red onion, red bell pepper, minced habanero and garlic, and chopped cilantro.
03 - Pour in the lime juice, then add salt and black pepper; fold gently to combine without breaking the mango pieces.
04 - Taste and adjust acidity, salt or heat—add more lime for brightness, extra salt for balance, or additional minced habanero to increase spice.
05 - Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to marry, stirring once before serving.
06 - Serve immediately with chips or as an accompaniment to grilled proteins; or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
