What comes to mind when you hear the word mango?
Tango? Tacos?
King of fruits?
A hammock on the beach?
I can just taste the luscious juicy sweetness of that fruit in my mouth!
Never worked with one before? No worries.
This divine fruit can bring your dishes to the next level.
These recipes with mango are certainly worth your consideration! Your taste buds will thank you!
When it is mango season the taste of sweet mangoes can be hard to resist.
Fruit is what folks expect when a mango slushie recipe is requested. But as the creator of the slushie, the question is always which fruit tastes mix well.
Just because it is in-season doesn’t mean it blends nicely with its other in-season friends the next display case over!
This mango smoothie recipe lets the tropical fruit taste shine, adding in lime juice and orange juice.
Mmmmm!
2. Mango Salsa
Salsa is the topping of preference when it comes to TexMex entrees, but this salsa recipe using mango adds a delightfully sweet surprise when added to tacos or fish or practically anything!
Being at room temperature really lets this salsa shine!
For this recipe, you only need fresh mangoes, red onion, bell pepper, and a few seasonings.
Grab some tortilla chips and snack away.
Are you familiar with jicama?
It is gaining momentum due to its low-calorie count, neutral taste, and excellent crunch factor!
This toothpick-required, fresh mango recipe is easy to assemble once your jicama and mango are sliced and diced.
Perfection not needed. That hint of mint is heavenly!
This fresh mango recipe calls for either a green mango with a tangy flavor or a ripe mango with a sweet flavor!
If you are not a fan of peanuts, no problem, you can use roasted cashews.
Flexibility is the key here! With decidedly Thai seasonings, this perfect mango salad recipe is full of flavor!
More salsa coming your way in this fresh mango recipe!
It starts with grilled chicken and ends with mango and avocado salsa, so you can be assured the plates will indeed be empty!
A third variation on the recipe for mango salsa secures salmon as the base this time!
Wild-caught is fantastic and while it is baking in the oven, you can prep the salsa!
Double-tasking at its best!
If Vietnamese ingredients and spices are calling your name, have I got a mango recipe idea for you!
This Vietnamese mango salad may require a trip to the Asian supermarket, but it will certainly be well worth the trip!
Since any no-cooking-required dinner is worth considering any time of year, this fresh mango recipe is one thousand percent at the top of my list!
The mango salsa has not only avocado but also black beans served atop spiralized zucchini!
Pickled mangoes certainly grabbed my interest!
Crunchy. Tart. Tangy.
Count me in!
Li Hing Picked Mango recipe is from Hawaii and uses unripe, green mangoes.
You will need Li Hing Powder which is plum ground to a very fine powder. If you are on the mainland, you can pick it up at a Chinese market or order online.
Happy Pickling!
Get ready for the sweet and savory combination because this buddha bowl is brimming with both!
Quinoa is the base here with black beans and kale to fill you up and the sweetness of mango to delight your palate! Double or triple this recipe for lunches later on.
When looking for things to make with mangoes, look no further than this pork tenderloin recipe!
It just might be the most beautifully plated entrée I’ve seen in a good while.
All the lusciousness of the mango and onions, topped with lime and cilantro leaves which go perfectly with pork and the secret ingredient, shhhh, orange juice.
Need a quick, cute appetizer or snack?
This recipe using mango and just two more ingredients fills the bill! Wrap the prosciutto around the cube of mango and top with a parsley leaf.
Done and ready to serve! I need more mango recipes like this in my life!
Grilling mangoes is the adventure you will begin when jumping into this fresh mango recipe!
Picking the right kind of mango will be important and there are lots of excellent tips and insights to be learned here about pickling red onions and making tahini-lime dressing!
This mango recipe has tropical written all over it! It is one of those great mango recipes that everyone will love.
14. Mango Daiquiri
Summer cocktails, by definition, need to be refreshing, because SUMMER!!
This deliciously thick and smooth mango daiquiri recipe along with the tantalizing smell and gorgeous yellow color will surely relax you completely!
Instead of making the same ol’ mango margarita, give this one a try instead.
Grab some juicy mangoes and Enjoy!
15. Mango Mojito
Fruit and herbs hit the spot in this mango recipe which is made with rum.
When you find yourself in a non-alcoholic mood, the apple juice and lemonade substitute are fabulous.
Just look at all the things that can be made with mangoes!
Move on over sweet tea, mango iced tea is in town and causing quite a stir!
Get it? STIR!
Anyway, mangos, water, tea, lemon juice, and honey are the ingredients needed to make this recipe with mango!
It is going to be a staple you come back to time and time again.
Cooking with mangos is super easy in this Indian curry creation.
The magic to this recipe is in the sauce which you prepare and then cook the chicken in. Serve it up with basmati rice or cauliflower rice.
Rave reviews all around!
Fruit salad is a potluck standard, but this recipe using mango refreshes that dish with vibrant colors, flavors, and textures.
Strawberries, apples, kiwis, blueberries, and mango are the recommended fruits!
YUM!
And these cinnamon pita chips may just become the most often requested chip in your house! Dig in!
Mango recipes typically showcase the mango on top of the dish.
This one tucks them inside a tortilla for a zippy taste that is truly surprising!
It is like a melting pot of flavors being enjoyed all at once!
If you only try one recipe on this list, I highly suggest this one!
This tasty culinary delight lets the food processor do all the work! I think that is a fabulous idea.
Once blended, chill for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Then this refreshing soup can be paired with several ideas depending on how hungry the mouths are you are feeding!
Give this easy mango recipe a try.
21. Mango Chicken
Chicken and mango are common themes in the search for recipes using mango because chicken has a mild flavor and compliments the sweet fruit perfectly.
There is a bit of spice here but give it a chance.
Starts on the stove and ends with oven perfection!
There is a reason that chicken is often the foundation of our favorite mango recipes.
The Bottom Line
If you are looking for savory mango recipes you have found the perfect list.
There are so many ways to use up those juice mangoes that it can be difficult to choose which recipe to make first.
Next time, we will have to discuss our favorite mango desserts.
21 Yummy Mango Recipes
There are so many ways to use up those juice mangoes that it can be difficult to choose which recipe to make first.
Ingredients
- Mango Slushies
- Mango Salsa
- Jicama Mint Mango Bites Appetizer
- Thai Green Mango Salad
- Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
- Baked Chili Lime Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa
- Vietnamese Mango Salad
- Zucchini Pasta with Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salsa
- Li Hing Pickled Mango
- Savory Mango Buddha Bowls with Chipotle Quinoa
- Pork Tenderloin with Mango Lime Salsa
- Mango Prosciutto Appetizers
- Grilled Mango and Arugula Salad
- Mango Daiquiri
- Mango Mojito
- Refreshing Mango Iced Tea
- Mango Chicken Curry
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Pita Chips
- Black Bean Burritos and Mango Salsa and Guacamole
- Mango Soup with Coconut and Lime
- Mango Chicken
Instructions
- Pick a mango recipe to try
- Follow the recipe instructions
- Let us know your thoughts