Simple ingredients like sweet mango and creamy avocado come together in a perfectly balanced zesty mango avocado salsa.

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overhead photo of mango avocado salsa in clear glass bowl with whole mangos, lime slices, cilantro, and a red and white linen in background

This mango avocado salsa is the perfect sweet and savory blend of fresh ingredients. The mango salsa gets its sweetness from fresh mangos and white corn while bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and tomato balance the savory and spicy side. The creamy avocado, cilantro, spicy jalapeño, and tangy lime juice pull the dish together for a perfect spicy salsa. Serve this delicious side dish alone with tortilla chips or on taco night with the most drool-worthy slow cooker carnitas or my favorite way, over fish tacos.

diced mangos, red onion, white corn, avocados, and tomatoes in a glass bowl with whole mangos, limes, and a red and white linen in the background.

Avocado mango salsa is such an easy and refreshing side dish. It brings brightness and added flavor to a simple dish like tacos or a piece of grilled fish or chicken. There are many fruits and vegetables that can go into this dish. I like to always use ripe mango, vine-ripened tomato and ripe avocado, but you can add pineapple or omit the bell pepper – use what you have available! The best way to make successful salsa recipes is when you balance the juicy mango or other sweet fruits with a spicy kick.

overhead photo of fruits and vegetables whole or partially chopped on a cutting board with knife and red and white linen

Pro Tip

To choose the best mango from your grocery store or market, look for a mango that is fairly symmetrical. The skin should be smooth and taut (mango skin starts to shrivel when the fruit is old) and free from bruises or breaks in the skin. Mangos are very firm and hard when underripe and they develop a little softness and give when they are ripe. They should not be overly squishy. Mangos can be ripened on the countertop by placing in a brown paper bag or wrapped in newspaper for a day or two.

Salsa Ingredients

1 bell pepper (yellow or orange is lovely for the color and a sweeter flavor, but you can also use red bell pepper or even green)
2 mangos (learn the easy way to cut a mango here)
1-2 tomatoes (homegrown tomatoes are the best, cherry tomatoes work great, too)
1 jalapeño pepper or other hot pepper of choice (a serrano pepper or red chile pepper will also work for a spicier salsa)
½ red onion
juice of 2 limes (you want fresh lime juice in this delicious recipe)
large handful of cilantro
½ cup frozen (or fresh) sweet white corn
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 avocados (wait to dice until ready to serve)
salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Mango Avocado Salsa

Step 1: Dice bell pepper, mangos, and tomatoes into small pieces similar in size.

Step 2: Remove seeds and dice hot pepper into very small pieces. Dice red onion and cilantro into very small pieces as well.

Step 3: Stir together all ingredients except for the avocado.

Step 4: Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Step 5: Dice avocado and stir into salsa. Serve immediately!

step by step photo collage showing diced vegetables and herbs, then the mixed ingredients with limes and a bowl of white corn, then all ingredients mixed, then avocado chunks being stirred in

Using Mango in this Recipe

Mangos have a unique sweet and creamy taste. They are refreshing in this recipe and give a tropical twist to an otherwise traditional tomato salsa. Mangos can be tricky to cut, but I have a fool-proof method for cutting up mangos. Be sure to check that out so that you can make the most of your mangos and use all of their juicy goodness in this homemade salsa recipe.

How to Serve Mango Avocado Salsa

My go to dinner for serving this flavor packed salsa is Carnitas Tacos. We make carnitas in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot and either way, they’re absolutely delicious in a taco shell with a big spoonful of mango avocado salsa on top. The salsa is also superb with a grilled or baked piece of salmon or grilled chicken tacos. You will probably find yourself going back for more salsa and it is just fine to scoop it up with tortilla chips.

overhead photo of tacos lined up on white plate with mango avocado salsa garnish and lime and cilantro garnish

Mango Salsa Storage and Leftovers

Keep this easy mango avocado salsa recipe in the refrigerator in an airtight container with a tightly sealed cover – either a lid or plastic wrap. The avocados may start to discolor (although the lime juice does a pretty good job combatting the brown), but the fresh produce in the salsa will still be good for several days.