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These mango recipes are the best ways to eat this juicy sweet fruit! Try salsa, tacos, smoothies, chili and more.

Mango recipes

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 cocktails! Let’s get cooking, shall we?

And now…the top mango recipes!

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
Types of mangos

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.
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Mango salad

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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,

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Love cooking and baking with fruit? Outside of these mango recipes, here are some of our other collections of recipes starring nutrient-rich fruits:

About the authors

Sonja & Alex

Meet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

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