Mango Avocado Salsa

Why You’ll Love This Avocado Mango Salsa

I am a big fan of avocado and love pairing it with other fruits in sweet and savory combinations. This mango avocado salsa is a gorgeously bright and fresh dip that doubles as a garnish or even just as a snack. It’s also very kid-friendly because it contains a tiny bit of heat without being overwhelming (and you can easily adjust the spice level as needed). I know you will love this easy recipe as much as we do!

• So fresh. Ripe mango is so fresh and wonderful, and it will infuse this salad with sweetness. Make sure to use a ripe mango for the best-tasting salsa.
• Beautiful. What can I say, this is a beautiful salsa! The bright orange mango and the bright green avocado are mixed with red tomatoes and a bit of cilantro for even more color. It will definitely up your appetizer game!
• Adjustable. Want this salsa more spicy? Add some more chili powder or even chopped jalapenos. Want more tomatoes? Go ahead and add a few extra. Look at this salsa recipe as your base for adding more ingredients and spice if you wish.
• Gentler. If you are someone who has to watch out for raw onions and garlic or lots of spice because you have a sensitive stomach, this is the salsa for you!

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a look at the fresh ingredients that go into this avocado mango salsa recipe. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of this post for the full ingredient amounts.

• Mango: Use a ripe mango that is slightly soft but not mushy when gently squeezed. It should also have a tropical aroma that indicates that it is ripe.
• Avocado: A ripe avocado should also give slightly when it’s squeezed, similar to a ripe mango. Don’t use a rock-hard avocado or an avocado that feels very soft and mushy.
• Tomatoes: You can use any tomatoes you like. I often use grape or cherry tomatoes.
• Lime: Use the juice of one lime for the best flavor. You can add more lime juice if you wish, or substitute lemon juice.
• Cilantro: Go ahead and omit the cilantro if you don’t care for it.
• Chili Powder: Use more or less chili powder depending on how spicy you like your salsa
• Cumin: Ground cumin adds a little smoky spice.
• Salt and Pepper

How To Easily Cut a Mango

A mango contains a hard interior pit that’s not edible, so when you cut a mango the main objective is to preserve as much of the good fruit flesh as possible while also cutting out the pit. First, place the mango on a cutting board, stem-side down. Hold the mango and, using a sharp knife, cut from the top of the mango down along one side of the hard pit. Repeat on the other side until you have three pieces including two mango halves and a middle section with the pit.

Then, make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in one half of the mango (don’t cut all the way through the peel). Turn the mango inside out so that the segments pop out a bit. Use a knife to cut away the pieces from the peel or, if it’s easy, simply peel them off the peel. Discard the peel and the pit.

How To Make Mango Avocado Salsa

Here’s the easy method for making avocado mango salsa – combine and rest! Find the more detailed instructions in the recipe card lower down.

• Prep. Chop and prepare all of your components and have them ready.
• Assemble. Add the avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and mango to a bowl.

• Add flavor. Pour in the spices. Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa.
• Stir. Gently fold and stir the salsa to combine. Let it rest before serving to let the flavors blend.

Proper Storage

Mango avocado salsa looks the best on the day that it’s made because the longer avocado is exposed to the air the more chance it has to brown, even when combined with citrus juice. But, if you have leftovers you can save them and they will still taste good! Place leftover salsa in an airtight container and press a piece of plastic wrap on top of the salsa to help prevent the avocado from browning, then store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Make It A Meal

Mango avocado salsa is a fantastic appetizer, especially served with homemade tortilla chips, and it will instantly elevate baked or grilled chicken and salmon if you drizzle it on top before serving. It’s also great with Mexican-inspired dishes or simply as a quick snack. Here are a few more ways to enjoy this avocado mango salsa:

• Tacos. Add a big spoonful of mango avocado salsa to tacos! It’s wonderful with my Easy Fish Tacos Made with Fish Sticks, and just as nice on my recipes for Baked Chicken Tacos, Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Tacos, and Easy Chicken Black Bean Tacos.
• In a wrap. Make a batch of my Gluten Free Wraps/Tortillas and stuff them with Instant Pot Pinto Beans or shredded chicken and avocado mango salsa.
• On burrito bowls. Finish off my Beef Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice or Crockpot Mexican Chicken Burrito Bowls with juicy fruit salsa.
• With chips. Buy a bag or make a batch of tortilla chips for snacking. Or, serve a bowl of salsa mango avocado alongside Sheet Pan Nachos with Chicken and Black Beans for a fresh side.
• With dips. Place a big bowl of chips on the table, surround it with dips, and dip away! Try Cheesy Mexican Dip, Layered Bacon Cheeseburger Dip, and Barbecue Chicken Dip along with a bowl of salsa.

More Mango Recipes To Try

• Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
• Mango Strawberry Popsicles with Lime
• Mango Lava Flow Smoothies
• Grilled Steak Mango Salad Recipe with Avocado Ranch Dressing