Spicy Mango Salsa - Perfect to Pair with Grilled Fish

There's something about sweet and savory combined that creates a perfect balance of flavors, ticking all the boxes for the tastebuds. Fruit on a salad, a sweet BBQ sauce on pulled pork, fruit salsas on fish. It just works. With a few simple ingredients, that seemingly good fish taco has been elevated to mind-blowing status all because of what a great salsa can do. 

This recipe incorporates fresh mangoes, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, jalapeño and tomato to create a perfect homemade salsa that's packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. This tropical vibe salsa pairs perfectly with our Grilled Blackened Mahi Mahi or with any other fish tacos recipe for that matter. 

Picking a Ripe Mango

Finding ripe mangoes comes down to feel rather than color. Mango color varies and whether the fruit is red or green does not necessarily indicate its degree of ripeness. Instead go off of feel. A ripe mango should have a little give (let's call it squish) similar to a ripe avocado or peach.

Variations

Here are some variations to consider if you'd like to switch up the recipe a bit: 

• Sub tomatoes with diced red bell pepper. Both bell pepper and tomatoes have a slight sweetness and can be used interchangeably and still yield a delicious result
• Add in pineapple. If you're feeling extra tropical, add in pineapple to the salsa. It compliments the existing flavors and adds a hint of acidity
• Add creamy avocado. If you're looking to add in some healthy fats and cool down the spice, throw in some diced avocado

So round up your fresh ingredients to add this to a nutritious dinner of fresh fish or fish tacos. It's a perfect easy dinner for warmer weather during the summer months or to pretend you're in that tropical locale. Sure to be a new favorite in your summertime recipe rotation.

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