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I honestly only discovered mango salsa last year. Like I knew it existed, but never bothered to try it. To me, salsa had to always consist of mainly some type of tomato. And not to say that a tomato-based salsa isn’t still incredible, but this mango salsa is truly something else! It’s that perfect sweet and salty combo that makes my tastebuds dance. And to top it all off, we add just a hint of spice in there. Let me tell you, the only thing better than sweet and salty is sweet, SPICY, and salty! It’s a total game changer.

In this mango habanero salsa we get that delicious sweetness from juicy, ripe mangos, then add in the savory with some lime, cilantro, and lemon juice, THEN round it all out with a spicy kick from finely chopped habaneros. The fun thing about this salsa is that you can totally customize it to your taste and spice level. I use just half of a habanero to give this salsa that spicy almost smokey flavor without lighting my mouth on fire ?. But if you enjoy that burning sensation (RESPECT) go ahead and dice up an entire habanero. Though on the other end of things, if you reach for the “mild” salsa jar at the store then you can simply use just a quarter of a habanero in this mango habanero salsa!

What You Need To Make Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango – To know if your mangoes are ripe enough for this salsa, give it a gentle squeeze. If the mango is slightly soft, but not too squishy then it’s ready to go in this mango habanero salsa! You’re free to dice your mangoes however big or small you’d like for this recipe. And if you want a more pureed-style salsa, throw the diced mango in a few processor and give it a few pulses before mixing in the other ingredients.

Habanero – These teeny tiny little orange peppers pack a MAJOR punch. Be very careful when handling these peppers, avoid touching your face and especially your eyes during and after chopping. It’s also important that you finely chop the habaneros for this mango habanero salsa. Finely chopped peppers will be more evenly dispersed creating a perfectly subtle flavor rather than overwhelming your tastebuds by biting into larger pieces.

Adjust This Mango Habanero Salsa to Your Spice Level

Mild – Use 1/4 of a habanero pepper and be sure to dice it extra fine for your salsa.

Medium – Use 1/2 of a habanero pepper in your salsa, give it a taste then add more habanero as desired.

Hot – Go ahead, throw that entire habanero in your salsa, I admire your braveness!

Mango Habanero Salsa

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: SidesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

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Total time

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This mango habanero salsa strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy! Ripe, juicy mangoes create the perfect base for this fun and flavorful salsa. This easy dip requires just 5 ingredients and takes only a few minutes to throw together. Prep a double (or heck, a triple!) batch of this mango habanero salsa for your next party as an exciting new recipe everyone will love – beware of double-dippers!

Ingredients

1 cup diced mango
1/2 habanero pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
Cover and let chill in the fridge until ready to serve!

Notes

If you’d prefer a pureed salsa, add all ingredients to a food processor and give it a few pulses until you achieve your desired consistency.

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Yes, you read that title right – the skinny blackberry margarita is here and ready to change your life! This cup of pure magic is bursting with fresh blackberry and lime flavor, with just a touch of sweetness. Finished off with a salt + sugar rim, this skinny blackberry margarita are nothing short of perfection.

blackberry dropping into a glass of skinny blackberry margarita.

I am a margarita girl through and through. If there’s a marg on the happy hour menu, there’s a 99% chance I’m ordering it. Because of my sheer obsession with margaritas, I wanted to create a recipe for my own margarita here one day. As the weather warms up and my margarita cravings increased, I knew now was the time. But I didn’t want to create just a regular margarita – that’s boring. So I thought hmmm blackberries sound good. And that’s quite literally how these skinny blackberry margaritas came to be.

Why Skinny?

I want to start off by saying that I am usually NOT a fan of foods or recipes that call out “skinny,” or ” low-fat.” Or really anything in the title that would imply that if you didn’t eat or drink this recipe, you’d be “fat.” But the term “skinny margarita” is actually widely known as a specific kind of margarita. It’s almost like asking for a “spicy margarita,” the extra word helps to identify its ingredients (not call out its nutrition facts). Therefore, by calling this a skinny blackberry margarita, we are making it known that this recipe contains fresh-squeezed orange juice and agave nectar. For more info on these ingredients, see the section below!

What You’ll Need to Make a Skinny Blackberry Margarita

Tequila – Silver or reposado tequila taste best in this cocktail, but really any tequila will work! Though keep in mind that the better quality the tequila is that you use – the better tasting your margarita will be.

Fresh Orange Juice – Fresh orange juice replaces the orange liqueur in this skinny blackberry margarita recipe. Simply slice an orange in half then squeeze one of the halves into a glass. Half of a squeezed orange usually yields enough fresh orange juice for this recipe!

Agave Nectar – This sweet syrup is a natural sweetener reigning from – you guessed it – the agave plant! The agave nectar in this recipe replaces the simple syrup used in most traditional margarita recipes. We use a fairly small amount of nectar in this recipe in order to keep the sugars low. Though feel free to add as much or as little agave nectar as you’d like!

Make it a Virgin Skinny Blackberry Margarita

Use 2 ounces of tonic or sparkling water in place of the tequila to make this a virgin skinny blackberry margarita!

Skinny Blackberry Margarita

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: DrinksCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

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Total time

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This cup of pure magic is bursting with fresh blackberry and lime flavor, with just a touch of sweetness. Finished off with a salt + sugar rim, this skinny blackberry margarita is nothing short of perfection.

Ingredients

1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
lime wedge
5 blackberries
2 ounces tequila, see Notes
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar

Directions

Mix together the sugar and salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip in the sugar and salt mixture.
Place blackberries at the bottom of the glass and muddle until they are lightly crushed, then fill the glass with ice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add in the tequila, lime juice, orange juice and agave nectar. Secure the lid and shake for 30 seconds, then strain into your glass.

Notes

No muddler? No problem! I used the end of a spatula as a muddler – you can use any kitchen utensil you’d like to lightly crush the blackberries.
Tequila: Silver or reposado tequila taste best in this recipe, though you can use any tequila you’d like.

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Mango Habanero Salsa

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Adjust This Mango Habanero Salsa to Your Spice Level

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