Mangoes are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. Use mangoes in salsas, salads, smoothies, cocktails, and more! There’s a mango recipe out there for everyone. Here are 45+ delicious mango recipes to try out!
Tips for Cooking with Mangoes
- When choosing mangoes for desserts, look for fruits that are ripe but not overly soft. The flesh should be slightly firm and have a bright, yellow-orange color. Here’s some tips on how to choose the perfect mango!
- To prevent mangoes from browning, cut them and immediately coat them with lemon juice or lime juice.
Want to learn more about mangoes? Here’s a post on the most popular types of mangoes and how to choose the perfect one.
PS – Be sure to check out these 25+ tasty mango desserts too!
45+ BEST Mango Recipes
Main Dishes
This Mango Grilled Chicken features a sweet and spicy mango lime marinade that caramelizes perfectly on a hot grill. Serve these chicken thighs at your next barbecue for an unexpected and tropical twist on your typical BBQ fare.
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Thai Curry Meatballs is a recipe that I make on the regular. I like that the ingredients are easy to find in the local grocery store, and the fact that it’s a nutritious and quick weeknight dinner option that will be on your table in just 30 minutes!
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These Fish Taco Bowls with Mango Salsa & Avocado Creama make a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30-minutes!
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Looking for an elegant dinner to serve over the holidays that’s not your traditional turkey or ham? This Glazed Pork Loin with Mango Cranberry Sauce is perfect for the occasion.
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Juicy jumbo scallops, seared to gloriously crusty, golden brown perfection, & served with coconut rice & mango salsa. An easy & healthy scallops recipe!
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Applewood Smoked Mango Pork Quesadillas – An easy delicious meal, ready in just 30 minutes! From halfbakedharvest.com
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Healthy, fresh, vibrant and so-satisfying, this blackened salmon recipe is here to transform your dinnertime rut blues into vibrant, glittery rainbows of excitement.
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The BEST Grilled Cod Fish Tacos, made with a smoky spice blend, grilled ’til tender & flaky, & served with mango slaw & creamy avocado crema.
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Sticky Mango Curry Oven Baked Boneless Wings- try these easy, delicious baked wings as a healthier option than fried wings.
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Topped with a crunchy, sweet lime-mango slaw, these juicy chicken tacos are easy, healthy weeknight heaven.
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This roast jerk chicken recipe is made with a homemade spice mix and served with mango avocado salsa for a refreshing contrast.
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Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps. Eating the rainbow is one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting all the right nutrients in one fell swoop for a healthy lunch or snack with a drizzle of Thai flavored almond sauce.
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Salads & Salsas
This sweet Mango Salsa has tons of flavor and flair! The bursts of acidity and brightness from the juicy fresh mangos, jalapeno, lime juice, and red onion are delicious with tortilla chips or on fish tacos.
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A simple 3-ingredient dressing tops fresh ahi tuna, mango, and avocado on a bed of greens in this flavorful tuna poke salad, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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This strawberry spinach salad with mango dressing is a fresh and fruity salad that will be on repeat all summer long! Creamy avocado, peppery arugula, and red onions add a wonderful contrast to the sweet strawberries.
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15 Minute Bangkok Peanut Mango Pasta – delicious, quick, easy AND healthy.
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Mango and Avocado Salad with Raspberry Ginger Dressing. The combination of nutrient-packed greens and antioxidant rich fruit makes this a super superfood vegan salad with a tangy ginger and berry dressing.
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Quinoa Crunch Salad! Crunchy rainbow veggies, juicy fresh mango, fluffy quinoa, chili lime cashews, and a creamy peanut dressing.
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This mango salad dressing is fresh and fruity and contains only a handful of ingredients! It’s quick & easy to make.
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Cocktails & Smoothies
This Mango Michelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s sweet and spicy and perfect for summer sipping!
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Mojito or Margarita? Have both with this Frozen Mango Mojito-Rita. A mix between the classic Mexican margarita and an extra minty Cuban Mojito.
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Super creamy and lightly sweetened with honey and banana, this healthy mango smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
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Island Mango Goji Berry Sunrise Smoothie, whether you’re on vacation or just pretending to be, you’ll love this tropical smoothie.
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Mango Kiwi Coolers! The perfect summer treat. Colorful, sweet, fresh layers of kiwi and mango that also pack a nutritious punch.
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Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita: mango, ginger, lime, and jalapeño…perfection in so many ways!
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Desserts
This Mango Cobbler with Cardamom is the perfect easy dessert recipe. Delicious mangoes are topped with a yummy, crisp oat topping that’s absolutely irresistible. It’s perfect right out of the oven topped with ice cream.
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Creamy Strawberry Mango Popsicles: With just 3 ingredients, we all need these yummy frozen treats stashed away in our freezers this summer!
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Three Ingredient Strawberry Mango Popsicles – Deliciously refreshing, so simple, so healthy… and so so good!!!
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Mango Lassi PopsiclesHomemade creamy-tangy mango popsicles made with fresh mangoes, yogurt & simple syrup.
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Mango Panna Cotta is a creamy and dreamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
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Mango Mousse is light and fluffy, with a tropical flavor that will transport you to the beach.
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Mango Cheesecake is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
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Mango Sago is a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for a hot day.
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Mango Ice Cream is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Mango & Passion Fruit Flan is a beautiful dessert to serve at parties.
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Mango Sorbet is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a hot day.
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Mango Tiramisu is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
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Mango Sticky Rice is a traditional Thai dessert that is both sweet and savory.
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Mango Kulfi is a rich and creamy Indian ice cream that is perfect for a hot day.
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Mango Tart is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
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Mango Bread Pudding is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
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Mango Cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and they're perfect for a birthday party or other special occasion.
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Mango Bars with sweet, tangy mango puree and a buttery shortbread crust made with shredded coconut and oats. It’s the mango version of classic lemon bars!
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Mango Pie is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.
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How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these mango recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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45+ EASY Mango Recipes
Here are 45+ delicious mango recipes to try out! Salsas, salads, smoothies, cocktails, and more! There's a mango recipe for every occasion! Try this sweet Mango Salsa has tons of flavor and flair!
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups diced and peeled mango (about 2 mangoes)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients together until combined. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
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Equipment
Knife
Small Bowl
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 3337IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
another great set of recipes, thank you, love mangoes, nice to have so many options, a lot to work with!