Roasted mango habanero salsa has a bold smoky flavor that is sweet with a spicy finish. It is a great summertime snack to enjoy all season long with your favorite tortilla chips!

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This sweet and spicy salsa comes together quickly and easily with bright fresh ingredients and a little time under the broiler.

Why This Recipe is Great

I love this recipe because it is so easy, and creates such a deliciously unique salsa! It is the perfect chip topper with no added preservatives or unwanted ingredients like the jarred kind at the grocery store does. You can use this as your perfect pairing with fish tacos, with chips and sour cream, or as a topper for perfectly cooked salmon or chicken. The spicy yet sweet flavor of this salsa is so versatile, it pairs with so many different flavor profiles.

Ingredients You Will Need to Make This Salsa

While the full ingredients list available below, here are some tips on what you will need to make this flavorful salsa!

• Fresh vine ripened tomatoes
• Spicy habanero peppers
• Red bell pepper
• Yellow onion
• Fresh cilantro
• Fresh garlic cloves
• Ripe mangoes
• Olive oil
• Fresh lime juice

How to Make the Best Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

While the full recipe instructions are available below, here are some tips to get the best results when making this mango habanero salsa.

• Preheat your oven on the broiler setting. Place your sliced tomatoes, habaneros, red bell peppers, onion, and mango on a foil lined baking sheet. Since this is going under the broiler I do not recommend lining your baking sheet with parchment. Toss the veggies and fruit in the olive oil and place in the oven. Broil for approximately 5 minutes and remove the mangoes once they are softened and lightly brown on the edges. Place the baking sheet back under the broiler for another 5 - 10 minutes. Remove the habaneros and then broil the remaining ingredients for another 5 - 10 minutes.
• Once all ingredients have been broiled, let them cool for a few minutes so you can handle them. Peel the skin off of the roasted red pepper and pop the garlic out of their papery skins and place in a blender or food processor - I love this one. It comes in various sizes so you can pick your perfect one!
• Place all of the remaining ingredients including the lime juice and cilantro in the food processor and blend until you get a smooth consistency. I like this salsa a bit smoother, but if you prefer a chunky mango habanero salsa, simply blend it for a shorter period of time.
• Once you have finished blending the ingredients, place your salsa in an airtight container and let it sit in the fridge for at least a couple of hours to let the flavors come together.
  

Variations on This Salsa

The key to this salsa is getting the sweet and spicy flavors. Broiling them in the oven gives them their smokey flavor. If you cannot get mango or habaneros, any other sweet tropical fruits and spicy peppers combination would work such as papaya and serrano pepper.

Other additions you could make to this salsa that would be great include jalapeno peppers and red onion.

FAQ

How Spicy are Habaneros?

Habaneros are very spicy! They sit just below ghost peppers as the second highest on the Scoville scale, which measures the capsaicin in peppers and hot sauce. Capsaicin is what makes these foods so spicy. So when you are cooking with habaneros, you need to be careful. Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after handling them, especially before touching the area around your eyes. You could even wear gloves just to be safe!

What Does Mango Salsa Taste Like?

Mango salsa is a twist on the traditional salsa. It has a sweet flavor thanks to the mangoes in it, which gives it a tropical flavor. Adding the heat from the habanero gives you the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.

Can Mango Habanero Salsa Be Made Ahead?

Yes. This is actually what I recommend you to do when preparing this salsa! The flavors of the ingredients come together even better as they sit together. Therefore I recommend making this salsa a minimum of two hours before you plan to serve it. Ideally, you could make this one to two days ahead. This salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week to ten days.

Is this a good salsa for fish?

Totally! This salsa adds a great tropical flair to seafood. Make sure you use a fish that has a more pronounced flavor, like salmon or a firmer white fish. Since this salsa has lots of flavor and a higher spice level, you want to use a fish that is not too delicate so that it doesn't overpower the dish.

Is this a good salsa for chicken?

Definitely - pairing it with some rice and black beans topped with this salsa is one of my favorite ways to make chicken with a twist!

Is Mango Habanero Salsa Gluten Free?

Yes! Mango habanero salsa includes no gluten or dairy, making it a great dish to share with those that have food sensitivities. I also love serving this at large gatherings to easily cater to many different dietary restrictions with one easy dish!

Is Mango Habanero Salsa Spicy?

This salsa can be as spicy as you make it! It really depends on how many habaneros you add. If you love spicy food and want to make this very spicy, then add more. For a more mild heat in this salsa, add only a half to a whole habanero.

The first time I made this salsa, I added three habaneros and it just about burnt my tongue! I've since brought it down to around one pepper which still packs some heat but is not too much for my liking.

Is Mango Habanero Salsa Vegan?

This recipe for mango habanero salsa only uses plant based ingredients, so is compliant with a vegan diet.

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