One of my very favorite things about this time of the year (aside from the weather being absolutely amazing in Louisiana right now) is that produce is starting to get cheap. Gone are the days of rubbery, $7 watermelons and tiny, juiceless limes. Like those rock-hard, $2 each mangoes that stared at me all winter long, mocking me while I longed for this or this. But now. NOW. Those mangoes are luscious and juicy and 3 for $1. (Need help picking out a good mango an figuring out what the heck to do with it? Click here.)
Now…I could eat regular pico de gallo with a spoon. And I am not kidding. I kind of sometimes pretend it’s gazpacho and forgo the chips altogether. This pico de gallo has EXACTLY the same ingredients, only substituting mangoes for the tomatoes, and it’s a completely different experience.
My husband thinks if salsa doesn’t come in a jar and taste vaguely of ketchup that it’s not worth eating. However, he LOVES this stuff. I think HE would eat it without chips (and probably does when I’m not watching). I love it, too–there is something so yummy about salty, spicy mangoes. This is a perfect little snack for all those upcoming poolside parties.
It also makes a great garnish on salads and chicken , steak, or fish tacos (coming soon to a favorite cooking blog near you).
Mango Pico de Gallo
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
1 c. small cubes of mango (about 1 medium to large mango)
1/2-1 large jalapeno pepper (1/2 without seeds is a nice, mild-medium heat; go from there)
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
1/4 of a medium red onion, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher or sea salt to taste
Instructions:
ROCKET SCIENCE ALERT: Combine ingredients. Serve. This will keep for a day or so (like it will last that long), but after that, the mangoes will get mushy.
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I have tried this on FISH TACOS and they are the best, now I didn't make it but…. hmmm, need to find a receipe for good fish tacos now…
Thanks Sara for letting use the photo of your delish mango pico-de gallo! Here's a link to my post http://wp.me/pRnCb-7i
You do a wonderful job on your blog thanks!
Suzanne- you're always welcome to share our recipes, thanks for asking!
Loved your mango salsa! I was wondering if I could use one of the photos on my blog and send everyone to you for the recipe? Let me know please
Ok, this I need to make. I've eaten more than my fair share of mangoes, but I've never really made anything with them apart from mango salad. Thanks for the recipe. I think I'm gonna try it. Wish me luck!
I have never been a fan of pico de gallo before, but this week I made both your recipe for pico and this one and I have been converted. I think others recipes just haven't been good. Both of yours were amazing!
Just made this (minus the cilantro as I just can't seem to aquire a taste for the stuff) and I literally ate the entire bowl in one sitting!! Yum. Thanks for the recipe!
I made this with dinner tonight and wow was it GOOD!! My husband is not a fan of fruit salsa but gave it a try. His exact words: "Whoa, this is good!"
We must be very much on the same brain wave here, because I just made this exact thing for dinner this evening(w/o seeing your recipe post first)! Love mango pico, though I call mine "salsa" because it's more fun to say "salsa" (a la Seinfeld). Have a great weekend!
Marti–I meant to include this link in the post. Hope it helps! 🙂
https://ourbestbites.com/2008/06/mangoes.html
That looks so good! I have a question though. How can I tell a good ripe Mango from a yucky hard green one? I have the hardest time with this & I would love a good mango picking tutorial! I always think I'm picking good ones & when I cut them open they're hard as rocks. I would also love to hear about how you cut them – I always end up with a slimy mess. Thanks!
A mango pico de gallo would be so fresh, sweat, juicy and good!
Lisa, you can usually get them cheap at stores like Costco or Sam's. I got these particular mangoes at Kroger; just watch the supermarket deals because it seems like at least ONE of the major grocery stores in my area always has cheap mangoes between now and the fall.
If you don't mind sharing, where are you getting your mangos? A big box store or a produce market? I missed my chance at really cheap mangos a couple of weeks ago and have been kicking myself since. I'm hoping to find them again!
This looks amazing! I am off to find some mangoes this weekend. I totally envision some of this on some fish tacos.
Made it for dinner tonight, although I didn't have jalepeno. I substituted crushed red pepper. Soooo good! Thanks for the recipe!
I have been making a similar recipe for a few years and it is fantastic on grilled salmon rubbed with a sweet and spicy chipotle paste. To die for! Also great with just chips too 🙂
I make something similar all the time, I just add diced tomatoes. Love it almost as much as I love your blog!
Can't wait to try this!! I got all the ingredients at the store today. 🙂
why didn't I think of this?! Amazing.
I rarely comment on here, but I just had to tell you guys how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE your website! I have made so many things from here and I've never been disappointed. Ever. You guys are great! Thanks for making our dinners a litte more tasty 🙂 Oh, and I'm totally trying this mango recipe too…looks so delicious. Thanks and keep it up! Love u guys.
Ooo that looks good. Pico is one of my favorite things, so I think I might like this.
YUM-O! This looks delish! RonChops and I bought a ton of mangos the other day (same deal that you got 3 for 1). I so do love spring and all the fresh produce that's coming out now!
Thanks for the recipe girls!
Washington Southworths- read this!
https://ourbestbites.com/2008/06/mangoes.html
Ripe mangoes feel similar to ripe avocados. They are firm, but with a little give when you press your fingers into them. If they're rock hard then yes, not ripe at all!
Confession time: I have only ever bought ONE mango in my lifetime. I thought I knew what I was doing when cutting it, but it turns out the dang thing probably wasn't ripe yet because it was ROCK HARD!! I could barely get me knife into it and we threw it out. I've been too afraid to buy another one since that. Any tips for picking one out?!? I do like them (as does my toddler) and I'd love to try recipes like this.
Kim, you totally need to. I was too scared to try it until not too long ago, but I love it!
I love pico de gallo! I made some recently, and I happen to have cilantro and a mango – I think I'll make some for tonight! YUMMY!
I am the same way with pico de gallo, I will forgo the chips and just eat it with a spoon. This mango version looks delicious. I'm definitely going to have to try this when the mangos here are looking better 🙂
yum! I have never tried it with mango… might have to take the plunge!
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this looks so fresh and yummy!!