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    Home » Condiment » Papaya Mango Salsa

    Published: Jun 1, 2016 · Modified: Jul 22, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Papaya Mango Salsa

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    A small white bowl filled with chopped papaya, mango, red onion, cilantro, chipotle chili powder, and lime juice with title graphic across the top.

    Cubes of juicy mango and papaya are combined with red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and chipotle pepper to create this refreshing and versatile Papaya Mango Salsa recipe. It is perfect as a dip with chips and equally delicious as a topping for fish and chicken!

    A small white bowl filled with chopped papaya, mango, red onion, cilantro, chipotle chili powder, and lime juice.

    I think this papaya mango salsa is going to be showing up a lot in future recipes as well. I have already used it on my Fish Tacos and Mahi Mahi with Panko, but never created a stand alone post...until now!

    Ingredients:

    A mango, papaya, chopped red onions, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and chipotle chili powder to make papaya mango salsa.
    • a ripe mango and papaya that you will need to peel and dice.
    • diced red onion and chopped fresh cilantro.
    • chipotle chili powder to give the salsa it's kick, and fresh squeezed lime juice for tartness.

    Papaya Mango Salsa | cookingwithcurls.com

    This cool, fresh Papaya Mango Salsa is super easy to prepare and brightens up any dish that it is paired with. It has a slight kick from the chipotle chili powder, but it blends perfectly with the sweet fruit and tangy cilantro.

    What is the difference between a papaya and a mango?

    Papaya Mango Salsa fruit cookingwithcurls.com

    The papaya is a large, tree-like plant that is native to southern Mexico and neighboring Central America. As you can see, it is larger than the mango...so remember that when you are in the grocery store. The fruit is a type of berry, and is ripe when it feels soft and is an amber to orange hue.

    Mango trees are long-lived and can grow to 110 to 131 feet tall! Mangoes are native to South Asia, and are the national fruit of India, Pakistan, the Philippines. Mangoes vary in size and color, but are usually a combination of green,  yellow, and red here in the states. They have a single flat, oblong pit that is fibrous and does not separate easily from the pulp. I have a special "mango splitter" tool that I use to make life a bit easier!

    How to make Papaya Mango Salsa:

    Split the mango in half and remove the large seed in the center.

    Mango cut with a white plastic mango cutter.

    Lay each side flesh side up and slice in both directions to create cubes.

    Fresh papaya cut into cubes with a chefs knife then cut away from the skin.

    Run a chefs knife between the skin and the flesh to separate the cubes and place them in a large bowl.

    Slice a papaya in half and remove the seeds from the center with a spoon.

    Fresh papaya sliced in half on a plastic cutting mat.

    Lay each side flesh side up and slice in both directions to create cubes.

    Half of a fresh papaya sliced into cubes.

    Scoop out the cube with a large spoon like you would do with an avocado. Place the cubes in the bowl with the mango.

    Cubed papaya and mango in a large glass bowl with a wooden spoon.

    Add the red onion, cilantro, chipotle pepper, and lime juice to the bowl and mix to combine.

    Chopped cilantro, red onions, and chipotle powder on top of the cubed fruit.

    Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use. It doesn't get much easier than that!

    A portion of spice rubbed salmon topped with chopped papaya and mango salsa on a blue plate.

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • Dice the fruits any size you like it, it all tastes the same.
    • Store leftover fruit salsa in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • If you do not like the smokey flavor of chipotle pepper, feel free to substitute a traditional or ancho chili powder.

    Tools used to create this recipe:

    • Mango Splitter
    • Chefs Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Large Glass Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Chipotle Chili Powder

    You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

    Serving suggestions:

    • Fish Tacos
    • Spice Rubbed Salmon - shown above
    • Mahi Mahi with Panko
    • Grilled Shrimp Tacos

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    A small white bowl filled with chopped papaya, mango, red onion, cilantro, chipotle chili powder, and lime juice.

    Papaya Mango Salsa

    This Papaya Mango Salsa makes a perfect dip for chips, and an even better topping for seafood!
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    Course: Appetizer, Condiment
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: tropical fruit salsa
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
    • 1 ripe papaya peeled and diced
    • 0.5 cup diced red onion
    • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or any chili powder of your choosing
    • 3 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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    Instructions

    • Split the mango in half and remove the large seed in the center.
    • Lay each side flesh side up and slice in both directions to create cubes. Run a chefs knife between the skin and the flesh to separate the cubes and place them in a large bowl.
    • Slice a papaya in half and remove the seeds from the center with a spoon. Lay each side flesh side up and slice in both directions to create cubes.
    • Scoop out the cube with a large spoon like you would do with an avocado. Place the cubes in the bowl with the mango.
    • Add the red onion, cilantro, chipotle pepper, and lime juice to the bowl and mix to combine.
    • Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    Notes

    • Dice the fruits any size you like it, it all tastes the same.
    • Store leftover fruit salsa in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • If you do not like the smokey flavor of chipotle pepper, feel free to substitute a traditional or ancho chili powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1245IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

      June 02, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      I say papaya is a melon - at least for the purposes of Food on friday! Look forward to seeing this in the collection. Cheers

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