Mango Salad Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing mango salad dressing that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with a tangy lime kick, fragrant cilantro, and a hint of spicy ginger and red pepper flakes. Perfect for drizzling over salads, grilled vegetables, or as a zesty sauce for seafood and chicken dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound of diced mangoes (about 2–3 large fresh mangoes)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the mangoes into small pieces to ensure smooth blending. Peel the ginger and mince the garlic or measure the minced garlic.
- Combine in Blender: Add the diced mangoes, cilantro leaves, freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, peeled ginger piece, red pepper flakes, honey, and garlic to a blender or food processor.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste to the blender ingredients to begin flavor balancing before blending.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning by adding additional salt, pepper, or honey if necessary to balance the sweetness, acidity, and spiciness.
- Serve or Store: Pour the mango salad dressing over your favorite salad or dishes, or transfer it to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- For a smoother dressing, peel the ginger thoroughly to avoid fibrous bits.
- Honey can be substituted with agave syrup or maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator and shake well before using as it may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mango salad dressing, tropical dressing, mango dressing, fresh mango sauce, cilantro lime dressing, spicy mango dressing
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