Sweet and Spicy Mango Salad Dressing
Sweet and Spicy Mango Salad Dressing is a vibrant, tropical delight that transforms any dish into a culinary celebration. This luscious dressing combines the sweetness of ripe mango with the zesty brightness of fresh lime and orange juices, creating a perfect balance that dances on your palate. With hints of cumin and garlic, plus just the right amount of chili pepper for a gentle kick, this versatile dressing works wonders over fresh greens, grilled chicken, or even seafood. It’s an effortless way to elevate everyday meals while bringing sunshine to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe mango (peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped medium heat chili pepper (e.g., Fresno or jalapeño)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped mango, lime juice, orange juice, honey, cumin, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending to emulsify the mixture until creamy.
- Fold in the chopped chili pepper and cilantro. Adjust seasoning with black pepper and additional salt if needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg