Soft, sweet, and faintly peppery, mangoes are like peaches sassy tropical cousins.

Learn how to make mango salsa.

You’ll want to spoon this over everything from tortilla chips to grilled chicken.

Southern Living Mango Salsa in a bowl with a wooden spoon

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It really is as simple as mixing everything together.

Here’s a brief recap.

The full recipe is below.

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Here are just a few of our favorite ways to serve it.

Store up to three or four days.

The fruit will get softer the longer it sits.

Southern Living Mango Salsa in a bowl to serve

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Transfer leftover salsa to a freezer-safe container, and freezer up to two months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge.

You may want to add more lime juice before eating to help brighten up the salsa.

ingredients for mango salsa in a bowl - Southern Living

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total] mangoes)

1/4cupfinely chopped red onion(from 1 small [7 oz.]

onion)

1/4cupfinely chopped red bell pepper(from 1 small [5 oz.]

pepper)

1/4cupfinely choppedfresh cilantro

1/4cupfresh Key lime juice(from 8 medium [8 1/2 oz.

mango salsa mixed in a bowl

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Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

Mango salsa can be frozen, but you may lose some flavor and texture once it’s thawed.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge.

Yes, all fresh fruit salsas go bad in time.

The fruit may turn mushy and soft.

But this salsa should be good up to 3 or 4 days.

Look for signs of mold before you eat it.