Summer Salsa
When the sun’s out, the last thing you want is a hot, heavy dish. Enter summer salsa: sweet, spicy, tangy, and totally refreshing. It’s the kind of appetizer that disappears fast – like “wait, where’d the bowl go?” fast. Packed with fresh mango, avocado, pineapple, and a touch of jalapeño heat, this dip is everything summer should taste like.
Whether you’re spooning it over grilled chicken, piling it onto chips, or eating it straight with a spoon (no judgment), this salsa brings color and flavor to any table. Quick, fresh, and no cooking required – yes, please.
Before You Get Started
Pick ripe but firm fruit—mushy mango or avocado will turn your salsa into a weird smoothie. Dice everything evenly so each bite has a good mix. Use gloves for the jalapeño unless you enjoy surprise spice hands. And don’t skip the chill time, it lets the flavors blend together just right.
Pro tip: Taste before serving and adjust the lime, salt, or honey as needed. It’s all about balance.
What You Need To Make Summer Salsa
Grab mangos, avocado, pineapple, orange bell pepper, red onion, and a jalapeño. You’ll squeeze in lime juice and season it up with fresh cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of honey to tie it all together. No fancy tools needed, just a knife and a bowl.
How To Make Summer Salsa
1
This one’s easy. Dice your mangos, avocados, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion. Deseed and finely chop the jalapeño. Toss everything into a big bowl.
2
Squeeze in the juice of two limes. Add fresh chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness.
3
Mix it gently so you don’t smash the avocado. Pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. That’s it, salsa done the summer way.
Summer Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 mangos diced
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 small pineapple diced
- ½ orange pepper diced
- ⅓ red onion diced
- 2 limes squeezed
- 1 jalapeño deseeded and minced
Seasonings:
- Fresh cilantro
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Drizzled honey
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
