A fresh, no‑cook sweet chili mango salsa designed to balance smoky, spicy, and BBQ vegan dishes and keep summer meal prep light, bright, and effortless.
Sweet chili sauce is the secret weapon to this salsa. The sticky, tangy heat creates a flavor that is equal parts tropical and addictive.
Sweet Chili Mango Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 fresh mangos, cube (appr. 1½ cup) note 1
- ¼ large red (purple) onion, chopped
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- ½ fresh jalapeno, chopped note 2
- ½ fresh half a bunch of cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoons lime juice
Equipment
Instructions
- First rinse and prep all your ingredients making sure everythiing is measured and chopped. If you need to know how to properly cut a mango check out the step-by-step photos below the recipe card.
- Add all the ingredients and gently mix to combine. You can serve right away as a fresh component with your favorite meal prep dishes or even with some tortillas!
Notes
- If you want to use frozen mangos for this, be sure to thaw it out first. I have not personally tried this with frozen mangos, but it should work!
- This mango salsa is a versatile recipe. Try adding other fruits like pineapple or papaya!
- Makes approximately 3 cups. One cup is an approximate serving.
- View below recipe card for step-by-step photo instructions, specific serving suggestions, and detailed storage requirements.
Nutrition
Mango Salsa Step by Step Photos
Step One: First gather all your ingredients needed for this recipe.
Step Two: Grab your mango and set it on its end. Slice down each of the two wide, fleshy sides, as close to the pit as you can get. Take each piece and cut a grid pattern into the flesh without going through the skin, then push the skin up from underneath so the chunks pop out. Run your knife along the base to free them.
Step Three: For the middle piece still attached to the pit, just peel the skin off and cut whatever flesh you can get from around it and chop into small pieces.
Step Four: With the remaining in ingredients, rinse, chop, and add them to a mixing bowl along with your mango.
Step Five: Then add lime juice, sea salt, and the star of this recipe, sweet chili sauce. Mix well and serve!
Storage Tips
- Salsa will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It DOES NOT freeze well.
What do you eat mango salsa with?
- With tortilla chips. Makes a great healthy dip to serve as a snack or appetizer.
- On top of vegan tacos. Especially vegan "mock fish" tacos!
- Meal Prep: My favorite way to use it? Pile it on top of a high-protein meal prep bowl.
Making it Work for Your Vegan Curves
- Bulking Tips (Gaining Vegan Curves/Muscle Gains): Drizzle with neutral oil of choice (canola, avocado, etc) or add sliced avocado right before serving to boost healthy fats and extra calories.
- Maintenance Tips (Maintaining Vegan Curves): Use the base recipe as written. A few spoonfuls over tacos, tofu, or grilled veggies.
- Cutting Tips (Lose the Gut, Keep the Butt!): Scale back the sweet chili sauce by half and swap in fresh lime juice and a pinch of chili flakes to keep the flavor bold without the added sugar. You can also simply use half a serving to keep calories lower.
More Homemade Dip Recipes
Visit my Dips and Sauces page for other flavor packed additions to elevate your vegan meal prep.
Update Notes
- Original Publication: 17 Jun 2019
- Updated Publication: 4 Jun 2022 (republished with new photos, updated recipe, step by step instructions, tips, and a video.)
- Recent Update: 29 Apr 2026 (republished with updated recipe to make sauce thicker and storage tips)
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Brittany,
I put turmeric in EVERYTHING! It healed a lower back issue I was once dealing with and every since then I been finding cute ways to incorporate it in my recipes! Glad you enjoy it!
Brittany @ A Lil' Sweet, Spice, & Advice
Since I suffer from autoimmune diseases I BELIEVE in turmeric! I hadn't thought about adding it to lemonade so I'm definitely going to give your recipe a try. It's looks so refreshing and I know how amazing it is for the body!
Michelle @ Feed Me I'm Hungry
Hey! I love the recipe, sound really yummy. I'm always looking for fresh things to drink, so I look forward to giving this a try.
Jazzmine
Love this recipe! Simple, good for you, and it looks great to boot.
Gina Marie
Thank you!
Morgan Miller
Love the step my step pictures and the recipe variations. Keep the vegan curve-worthy inspiration coming!