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Published: May 29, 2018 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Tropical Pico de Gallo

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Made with fresh mango, papaya, ginger, toasted coconut and jalapeno, this tropical pico de gallo is the ultimate warm-weather dip. The ripe fruits give it just the right touch of sweetness while the kick of jalapeno and ginger add a little heat for the perfect fruity pico de gallo.

A bowl of tropical pico de gallo with cilantro and homemade chips.

Is there anything more summery than enjoying a big bowl of fresh pico de gallo on the patio with a drink in hand? For me, that's the definition of summer, and I'm excited to share this amazing tropical pico de gallo recipe with you. If you're like me, this will quickly become one of your favorite go-to summer recipes.

When I first developed this tropical pico de gallo recipe, I originally planned to make a simple mango salsa for our Cinco de Mayo party, but as I was shopping for ingredients, I saw these ripe papayas next to the mangoes. My brain instantly went into overdrive. I knew I had shredded coconut in the fridge and thought a tropical pico de gallo would make for a fun spin on your typical mango salsa.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Besides being tropically delicious, this fruity pico de gallo is also easy to make. We start by peeling the mango with a paring knife and dicing the fruit into small, bite-size chunks. Then, we half the papaya, scoop out the seeds with a spoon and dice the fruit like we did with the mango.

To amp up the coconut flavor, we toast the coconut over medium heat until it browns. Don't feel like you need to brown every shred of coconut. Just as long as about half the coconut browns and turns fragrant, you're good.

Now we mix together our mango, papaya and toasted coconut and add freshly grated ginger, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, a touch of salt and a generous squeeze of lime to the mix. Pop this delicious fruity pico de gallo into the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

How to Serve

As you can probably guess, this collection of ingredients makes for such a fresh-tasting salsa. Think summer in a bowl. Oh, and in case you're wondering, my friends inhaled this dip at the party, so I can confirm it's quite the crowd-pleaser.

Of course, this fruity pico de gallo is delicious as a dip on its own, but it's also great on blackened salmon tacos. I'm sure it'd be tasty spooned over grilled chicken or served in a burrito bowl as well.

So throw together a big bowl of this pico de gallo and grab a seat on the patio. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

Perfect Pairing

The jalapeno gives this tropical pico de gallo a spicy kick, so I love pairing this with an American IPA. If you plan to spoon this over blackened salmon tacos like we did, a saison is also nice. For wine, a sauvignon blanc with its tropical fruit flavors matches perfectly. Of course, a margarita is another obvious choice.

When you find yourself craving a bowl of the fresh, fruity pico de gallo, I hope you give this recipe a try. It's the ultimate summer salsa.

Cheers!

A close up of the freshly fried chips with the pico de gallo next to them.
A close up of a chip dipped into the pico de Gallo with more chips in the background.

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A bowl of tropical pico de gallo in a stone bowl with a chip in the center.

Tropical Pico de Gallo

Made with fresh mango, papaya, ginger, toasted coconut and jalapeno, this tropical pico de gallo is the ultimate warm-weather dip. The ripe fruits give it just the right touch of sweetness while the kick of jalapeno and ginger add a little heat for the perfect fruity pico de gallo.
5 from 24 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup toasted coconut
  • 2 mangoes diced
  • 2 papayas diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger not the dried variety
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • While you're chopping the ingredients, toast the coconut like the multitasking pro you are.
  • In a bowl, stir together the mango and papaya. Add in red bell pepper, red onion and jalapeno, and then stir in the ginger, cilantro, salt and lime juice.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve as an appetizer with chips or use as a delicious topping.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1536IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Amanda Mason says

    April 01, 2019 at 4:27 am

    5 stars
    This salsa sounds AMAZING! I think I'd like to pair this with my favorite sauvignon blanc. Perfect for spring and summer! Cant wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! It really is the perfect pico for the warm months. ?

      Reply
  2. Daniela says

    April 01, 2019 at 4:06 am

    Love a good Pico de Gallo and what a fun tropical vacation! Perfect for these warm months coming up! Thanks so much for sharing :).

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      You're so welcome!

      Reply
  3. Kylie | Midwest Foodie says

    April 01, 2019 at 2:57 am

    5 stars
    I can't wait to make this when the weather gets warmer!! I see lots of tortilla chips and tacos in my future!!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      That sounds like a good plan to me!

      Reply
  4. Deseree says

    March 30, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    Pass me the chips this pico sounds amazing. Now if it will bring me to the beach 😉

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      If only! At least this pico makes it easy to pretend. ??

      Reply
  5. Tammy says

    March 29, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    Ooh I am loving this tropical twist! Looks super delicious and fresh!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, Tammy! ?

      Reply
  6. Anna says

    March 29, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    Such a bright, colourful and delicious dip! Just give me some of that and a Margarita and I'm a happy gal! Perfect for the warmer weather ahead!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      I'm so there with you! ?

      Reply
  7. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    March 29, 2019 at 1:24 am

    5 stars
    Unfortunately I can't have too much coconut, but this is sounding SO GOOD to me right now!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      Feel free to leave out the coconut. You'll still have a delicious pico without it!

      Reply
  8. Aleta says

    March 28, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks fresh, vibrant and delicious. The perfect appetizer for these warm spring evenings ahead of us!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 02, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you! It's definitely perfect for those patio nights.

      Reply
  9. Danielle Wolter says

    March 28, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    what a fun idea! i am so excited to be getting into spring and all the fresh wonderful flavors. mango is one of my favorite fruits ever, and perfect with the coconut.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      March 28, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      Totally! Anything with tropical fruit always tricks me into thinking I'm at the beach, so I'm a fan. ?

      Reply
  10. Sherri says

    March 27, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love the combination of tropical flavors! I've never had a pico with papaya...what a great idea! And, the toasted coconut totally takes it to the next level! So perfect for summer parties! I'm right there with you on the patio with this beautiful pico de gallo and drink in hand! Cheers! 🙂

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      March 28, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      I think you'll love the papaya addition! It's tasty.

      Reply
  11. Jenni LeBaron says

    March 26, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    The coconut, mangos, and papayas certainly make this feel tropical. This pico de gallo with be fantastic on some fish tacos!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      March 27, 2019 at 1:42 am

      Totally! I feel like fish tacos just add to the tropical vibe. ???

      Reply
  12. Rachel says

    March 26, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good. I love traditional pico. Could eat it for days! So, this tropical version is sure to be a hit at my house! Also, love the suggestion to use it on tacos! Another one of my favorite foods 🙂

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      March 27, 2019 at 1:41 am

      Right? I just love how fresh tasting pico is. Hope you love it!

      Reply
  13. Melissa Griffiths says

    May 30, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    This sounds delicious! I LOVE mango salsa and the addition of the papaya and coconut really kicks this up a notch! Happy summer!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      May 31, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you so much! So glad we’re finally on the cusp of summer.

      Reply

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