Mediterranean Diet Mango Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and dishes with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Mango Vinaigrette! Bursting with tropical sweetness from ripe mango, balanced by the tang of white wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice, this homemade dressing is a flavorful celebration of wholesome ingredients. Extra virgin olive oil adds richness, while a hint of honey and Dijon mustard create a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. Garlic and freshly chopped basil lend an herby depth, making this vinaigrette a perfect pairing for salads, grilled vegetables, or even seafood. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing and healthy dressing is a must-have for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate their meals. Shake it up and drizzle it on for an easy and delicious taste of sunshine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 fresh ripe mango
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the mango by peeling it and cutting the flesh away from the pit. Chop the mango into small cubes.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped mango, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
3. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy.
4. Taste the vinaigrette and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the mango vinaigrette to a bowl and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
6. Pour the vinaigrette into a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
7. Shake well before each use. This vinaigrette is delicious served over mixed greens, grilled vegetables, or as a dressing for seafood dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.7 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1283 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
