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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!

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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

Plate of grilled mango chicken with bowl of mango sauce and charred limes.
Grilled Mango Lime Chicken
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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Meatballs simmering in curry sauce in skillet.
Thai Meatballs
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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Overhead shot of fish taco bowl next to small bowls of mango salsa and avocado.
Fish Taco Bowls
These Fish Taco Bowls with Mango Salsa & Avocado Creama make a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30-minutes!
Recipe
Hands holding platter of glazed pork loin next to mango cranberry sauce and fresh herbs.
Glazed Pork Loin with Cranberry Mango Sauce
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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Island-Style Seared Scallops with Mango Salsa
Juicy jumbo scallops, seared to gloriously crusty, golden brown perfection, & served with coconut rice & mango salsa. An easy & healthy scallops recipe!
Get the RECIPE from Plays Well with Butter
Applewood Smoked Mango Pork Quesadillas.
Applewood Smoked Mango Pork Quesadillas – An easy delicious meal, ready in just 30 minutes! From halfbakedharvest.com
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa and Avocado | The Modern Proper
Healthy, fresh, vibrant and so-satisfying, this blackened salmon recipe is here to transform your dinnertime rut blues into vibrant, glittery rainbows of excitement.
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Grilled Cod Fish Tacos + Mango-Ginger Slaw & Avocado Crema | PWWB
The BEST Grilled Cod Fish Tacos, made with a smoky spice blend, grilled ’til tender & flaky, & served with mango slaw & creamy avocado crema.
Get the RECIPE from Plays Well with Butter
Sticky Mango Curry Oven Baked Boneless Wings.
Sticky Mango Curry Oven Baked Boneless Wings.
Sticky Mango Curry Oven Baked Boneless Wings- try these easy, delicious baked wings as a healthier option than fried wings.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Chicken Street Tacos With Mango Slaw | The Modern Proper
Topped with a crunchy, sweet lime-mango slaw, these juicy chicken tacos are easy, healthy weeknight heaven.
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Roast Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
This roast jerk chicken recipe is made with a homemade spice mix and served with mango avocado salsa for a refreshing contrast.
Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps | foodiecrush.com
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.
Get the RECIPE from Foodie Crush

Salads & Salsas

Bowl of mango salsa in serving bowl next to tortilla chips.
Fresh Mango Salsa
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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Ahi Tuna Poke Salad with Mango | foodiecrush.com
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.
Get the RECIPE from Foodie Crush
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Mango Dressing
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.
Get the RECIPE from Salt and Lavender
15 Minute Bangkok Peanut Mango Pasta.
15 Minute Bangkok Peanut Mango Pasta – delicious, quick, easy AND healthy.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Mango and Avocado Salad with Raspberry Ginger Dressing | foodiecrush.com
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.
Get the RECIPE from Foodie Crush.
Quinoa Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
Quinoa Crunch Salad! Crunchy rainbow veggies, juicy fresh mango, fluffy quinoa, chili lime cashews, and a creamy peanut dressing.
Get the RECIPE from Pinch of Yum
Mango Salad Dressing
This mango salad dressing is fresh and fruity and contains only a handful of ingredients! It’s quick & easy to make.
Get the RECIPE from Salt & Lavender

Cocktails & Smoothies

This Mango Michelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s sweet and spicy and perfect for summer sipping! | platingsandpairings.com
Mango Micheladas
This Mango Michelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s sweet and spicy and perfect for summer sipping!
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Frozen Mango Mojito-Rita.
Mojito or Margarita? Have both with this Frozen Mango Mojito-Rita. A mix between the classic Mexican margarita and an extra minty Cuban Mojito.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Easy Mango Smoothie Recipe (+ 9 More Smoothie Recipes!) – foodiecrush
Super creamy and lightly sweetened with honey and banana, this healthy mango smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Get the RECIPE from Foodie Crush
Island Mango Goji Berry Sunrise Smoothie | HBH
Island Mango Goji Berry Sunrise Smoothie, whether you’re on vacation or just pretending to be, you’ll love this tropical smoothie.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Mango Kiwi Coolers
Mango Kiwi Coolers! The perfect summer treat. Colorful, sweet, fresh layers of kiwi and mango that also pack a nutritious punch.
Get the RECIPE from Pinch of Yum
Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita.
Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita: mango, ginger, lime, and jalapeño…perfection in so many ways!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest

Desserts

Mango cobbler in a mug topped with ice cream and mint sprig.
Mango Cobbler
This Mango Cobbler 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.
Creamy Strawberry Mango Popsicles: With just 3 ingredients, we all need these yummy frozen treats stashed away in our freezers this summer!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Three Ingredient Strawberry Mango Popsicles.
Three Ingredient Strawberry Mango Popsicles – Deliciously refreshing, so simple, so healthy… and so so good!!!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Mango Lassi Popsicle - Jerry James Stone
Mango Lassi Popsicle – Jerry James Stone
Mango Lassi Popsicles
Homemade creamy-tangy mango popsicles made with fresh mangoes, yogurt & simple syrup.
Get the RECIPE from Jerry James Stone
Mango Panna Cotta
Mango Panna Cotta
Mango Panna Cotta is a creamy and dreamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Get the RECIPE from Style Sweet
Mango Mousse (Creamy 5 Ingredient Blender Recipe) – Dessert for Two
Mango Mousse is light and fluffy, with a tropical flavor that will transport you to the beach.
Get the RECIPE from Dessert for Two
The BEST Mango Cheesecake
Mango Cheesecake is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
Get the RECIPE from Foodtasia
Mango Pomelo Sago Pudding 楊枝甘露 | Sift & Simmer
Mango Sago is a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for a hot day.
Get the RECIPE from Sift and Simmer
3 Ingredient Homemade Mango Ice Cream Recipe – Easy!
Mango Ice Cream is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the RECIPE from Beaming Baker
PASSION FRUIT AND MANGO TART RECIPE
Mango & Passion Fruit Flan is a beautiful dessert to serve at parties.
Get the RECIPE from Valrhona-Chocolate.com
Mango Sorbet
Mango Sorbet is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a hot day.
Get the RECIPE from Foodtasia
Mango Tiramisu (dairy-free with gluten-free and nut-free options)
Mango Tiramisu (dairy-free with gluten-free and nut-free options)
Mango Tiramisu is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
Get the RECIPE from Vegan Richa
Mango Sticky Rice – Asia Makes
Mango Sticky Rice is a traditional Thai dessert that is both sweet and savory.
Get the RECIPE from What Asia Makes
Mango Kulfi
Mango Kulfi
Mango Kulfi is a rich and creamy Indian ice cream that is perfect for a hot day.
Get the RECIPE from Shweta in the Kitchen
Mango Tart
Mango Tart is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
Get the RECIPE from Sugar Salt Magic
Sourdough Bread Pudding with Mango and Pepitas • Heartbeet Kitchen
Sourdough Bread Pudding with Mango and Pepitas • Heartbeet Kitchen
Mango Bread Pudding is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.
Get the RECIPE from Heartbeet Kitchen
Mango Cupcakes with Mango Filling
Mango Cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and they're perfect for a birthday party or other special occasion.
Get the RECIPE from Flouring Kitchen
Mango Bars with Coconut Oatmeal Shortbread Crust
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!
Get the RECIPE from A Sassy Spoon
Creamy Mango Pie Recipe (+ Graham Cracker Crust) | Girl Versus Dough
Mango Pie is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the RECIPE from Girl Versus Dough
Mango and Crispy Rice Sundae — Eat Cho Food
Mango and Crispy Rice Sundae — Eat Cho Food
Mango Sundae is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the RECIPE from Eat Cho Food

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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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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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Small Bowl

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.

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
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  1. Sabrina
    August 1, 2023

    5 stars
    another great set of recipes, thank you, love mangoes, nice to have so many options, a lot to work with!

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