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Mango Papaya Salsa with Pineapple (Fresh Tropical Flavor)

Fresh mango papaya salsa with pineapple that’s vibrant, chunky, and scoopable. The perfect topping for fish tacos, tortilla chips, chicken, or seafood dishes.
*Quick Note Before You Dive In: This recipe card covers the basics, but if you want to know how to pick ripe papaya or keep the salsa from getting mushy, scroll back up! Everything you need for foolproof results is in the post.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Inactive Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 (makes 3 1/2 cups)
Calories 51 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (164g) diced pineapple ¼-inch dice
  • ¼ cup (33g) minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice from about 3 limes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups (286g) diced mango 1 large mango, ¼-inch dice
  • 1 ½ cups (192g) diced papaya ¼-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons seeded* minced jalapeño reserve seeds
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons torn cilantro leaves only

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to pickle the onion.
  • Add the mango, papaya, seeded jalapeño, and ginger. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to crush the fruit.
  • Fold in the cilantro just before serving. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or salt if needed. For more spice, add a few of the reserved jalapeño seeds.
  • Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon if any liquid has accumulated.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for ahi tuna tacos

Notes:

*If you prefer a spicier salsa, reserve jalapeño seeds and add them to taste.
Use ripe, but still slightly firm fruit for the best texture.
I use Kosher salt; if using table salt, use half the amount.
The flavor of this salsa will depend largely on the ripeness and sweetness of the fruit. Taste before serving and adjust with extra lime juice, salt, or a small amount of honey if needed.
If you are making this salsa for the Ahi Tuna Tacos recipe, you will only need half the amount.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 758IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword chunky salsa, fruit salsa, make-ahead appetizer, summer party food, summer recipes, taco topping, tropical appetizer
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