Mango Corn Salsa
This mango corn salsa is sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy. It comes together in 10 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect as a dip with chips or spooned over grilled fish, chicken, or tacos. The sriracha makes it easy to control the heat, which makes this totally beginner-friendly.
Servings: 4
Calories: 81kcal
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh mango diced (about 1 large mango)
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen and fully thawed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 shallot finely diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Peel and dice the mango into small, even cubes roughly the same size as the corn kernels. Set aside.
- If your corn is frozen, spread it on a plate and allow it to thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid before using.
- Finely dice the shallot into very small pieces.
- Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
- Add the diced mango, corn, shallot, and cilantro to a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour the fresh lime juice over the mixture and add the lime zest.
- Add the sriracha and stir gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Taste the salsa and adjust. Add more lime juice for extra tang or a little more sriracha for more heat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
Notes
- How to tell if your mango is ripe: Gently squeeze it. It should feel like a ripe avocado, firm with a little give. Sniff the stem end. A ripe mango smells sweet and tropical.
- No sriracha? Swap it for half a finely diced jalapeño (seeds removed for mild, seeds in for hot) or a pinch of cayenne.
- Want more depth? Toast your thawed corn in a dry hot pan for 2-3 minutes until golden. It adds a slightly smoky, caramelized flavor that's worth the extra step.
- For meal prep: This salsa keeps for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The flavor gets better overnight. If adding avocado, do it right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 912IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
