Tropical Mango Dressing
Transform your salads and grilled dishes into a tropical paradise with this vibrant and flavorful Tropical Mango Dressing! Crafted with ripe mango, zesty lime juice, and a touch of honey, this quick, 15-minute recipe is a perfect marriage of sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy flavors, thanks to fresh ginger and a hint of red chili flakes. Balanced with extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar for a velvety smooth texture, this dressing is a refreshing twist that captures the essence of island-inspired cuisine. Ideal for enhancing leafy greens, seafood, or even roasted vegetables, it’s gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and easily adjustable for your preferred consistency. Store it in the fridge and enjoy its tropical magic all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and pitted
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Cut the mango into chunks and place them in a blender or food processor.
Add olive oil, lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending until you reach the desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to enhance the flavor balance.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shake well before using and drizzle over your favorite salads or grilled dishes for a tropical flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*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.
