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These mango recipes are the best ways to eat this juicy sweet fruit! Try salsa, tacos, smoothies, chili and more.
Got mangos? We’ve got recipes! This juicy fruit is the darling of the moment: it’s got tangy sweet flavor and is loaded with nutrients. Add it to recipes and it pairs just as well with grilled fish and tacos as it does with sweet preparations. In fact: over here we most often add it to everyday snack and dinner recipes instead of making it into desserts.
Here are all our top mango recipes for integrating this tasty tropical fruit into your everyday cooking! Of course there’s sweet and spicy mango salsa, perhaps the most perfect mango recipe around. Then there are more unique spins like hearty mango black bean chili and mango teriyaki skewers. And of course: don’t forget mango co*cktails! Let’s get cooking, shall we?
And now…the top mango recipes!
Mango Salad with Lime
Got ripe mangos and need a way to use them? Try this bright and beautifulMango Saladrecipe! There’s nothing like the honeyed sweetness of a juicy mango, and here’s a fresh way to accessorize it. Pair it with cool cucumber, crunchy bell pepper, and herbaceous mint and cilantro, then cover it all in a honey lime dressing. It’s irresistibly refreshing and a versatile side dish for any plate: ideal with fish, veggie mains or even tacos.
Easy Mango Salsa
At the top of our list of mango recipes: salsa! Mango salsa is a revelation: it's sweet, savory, and spicy all at once. It's endlessly customizable: scoop it up with tortilla chips, or sprinkle it onto grilled fish. Every time we make it for guests, everyone gathers around the bowl. If you're going to make a mango recipe: this one is our top pick.
Easy Mango Sorbet
Here’s a mango recipe that’s fast, easy, massively flavorful and pleases everyone:Mango Sorbet! It’s irresistibly creamy and frosty, with a pure honey-sweet tropical mango essence and a pop of lime on the finish. It’s so refreshing, and there’s almost no one who will turn this down (in our research, at least!). Kids and grownups alike are fans, and it works for almost any diet. Even better: it takes just a few minutes to blend up!
Mango Quinoa Bowl
Here's how to make a mango into dinner! This tropical mango quinoa bowl recipe is one of the most delicious ways we’ve tried yet. The bowl meal stars fluffyquinoa, mango, red pepper, red cabbage, avocado, fresh greens, cilantro and cashews. Top it off with our citrus drizzle, a vegan cashew sauce made of soaked cashews, orange and lime juice, and fresh ginger.
Mango Smoothie
This really is theperfectmango smoothie (and no, we're not using hyperbole). In fact, it tastes more like mango ice cream than a healthy drink! This bright yellow puree has the best sweet flavor and the creamiest icy texture. It’s become a bit of a legend in our household. We adore other smoothie recipes, but this one is the ultimate treat.
Mango Black Bean Chili
This mango chili recipe is something totally different: an unexpected spin on the standard! Chunks of fresh mango add a subtle sweetness, and there’s a hint of allspice for a bit of complexity. A squeeze of lime takes this vegetarian chili over the top.
Said one of our readers: “This Mango Black Bean Chili got rave reviews at my house! It’s totally delicious, high in vitamins and protein, lower in carbs and sugar, and literally took me 30 minutes to make (plus simmering and cleanup)."
Mango Margarita
Mangos are perfect in margaritas! Really, could there be a more refreshing co*cktail? This sunny spin on the classic is icy and creamy, with an underlying mango essence. It’s sweet, it’s zingy, and against the bite of the salt: it goes down pretty easy. (Watch out!) Here’s how to do it: using either frozen or fresh mango!
See also: Must-Try Mango co*cktails like Mango Martini, Mango Mimosa, Mango Margarita and more!
Grilled Teriyaki Mango Skewers
These mango skewers are a fantastic vegetarian grill recipe that's full of big flavor! Thread your favorite vegetables onto skewers with chunks of sweet mango, then brush with homemade teriyaki sauce. The sweet, salty and savory all together is a symphony of flavor!
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango
Here’s another way to make mangos into an easy, healthy dinner recipe: grilled shrimp salad! Start with charred, smoky tender grilled shrimp. Toss it with juicy mango cubes, then throw it over greens and drizzle with creamy, savory Green Goddess dressing. There’s so much flavor going on: it's savory, sweet, and tangy all at once.
Acai Bowl with Mango
Last up in our mango recipes, but certainly not least: the acai bowl! This beautiful purple puree made from the acai berry is Brazilian: and has become quite popular all over the world! The tangy sweet smoothie is so full of flavor, and topped with fruits, almond butter, granola and coconut: it's a sumptuous treat. Mango features in the puree and it's a fantastic topping, too.
Types of mangos
There are six main types of mangos you can find at a grocery in the US, each with a slightly different flavor and texture profile. You can use any variety of mango in these mango recipes: each one will bring a different flavor profile! Here are the most common types:
- Tommy:Mildly sweet
- Haden:Rich, with aromatic undertones
- Francis:Rich, spicy and sweet
- Honey:Sweet and creamy
Mango nutrition
Mangos are packed with nutrients! Each time you eat these mango recipes, you get the following benefits:
- Low calorie food.One mango has 100 calories.
- Very high in vitamin C:One mango provides 100% of your daily vitamin C needs!
- Good source of vitamin A and fiber.
10 Easy Mango Recipes: Mango Salad & More!
- Author: Sonja Overhiser
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This bright mango salad recipe is sweet and zingy, starring the ripe fruit with fresh herbs and a honey lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangos* (2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper (1 cup diced)
- 1/2 English cucumber (1 cup chopped)
- 1/4 red onion (¼ cup thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (1 large or 2 small)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the mangos. Dice the bell pepper. Chop the English cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the mint and cilantro. Place them all in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil, and honey or maple syrup. Add to the bowl with the mango and vegetables, then add the kosher salt and mix to combine. Lasts up to 3 days refrigerated.
Notes
*For a larger salad, use 3 ripe mangos and add more salt to taste.
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Vegetables
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: Mango recipes,
More fruit recipes
Love cooking and baking with fruit? Outside of these mango recipes, here are some of our other collections of recipes starring nutrient-rich fruits:
- Banana Recipes All the best ways to use this popular fruit! Banana bread, pancakes, muffins…and even bananas foster.
- Apple Recipes Top apple recipes with something for everyone, from applesauce to apple pie.
- Peach Recipes From sweet to savory to drinks, try them all to enjoy the season.
- Blueberry Recipes These tangy purple berries are seriously tasty—and healthy too. Here’s what to do with them.
- Strawberry Recipes The top strawberry recipes for enjoying those sweet ripe berries, from strawberry salad dressing to pie!
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