Description
Mouthwatering sweet and spicy mango salad dressing elevates ordinary salads with tropical flavors. Perfectly balanced ingredients create a zesty, refreshing companion for greens that you will crave with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Juices:
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh orange juice
Seasonings & Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) finely chopped medium heat chili pepper (Fresno or jalapeno)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) finely chopped cilantro
Oil:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a blender, pulverize ripe mango chunks with tangy lime juice, vibrant orange juice, golden honey, earthy cumin, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually drizzle olive oil into the mango puree while vigorously whisking to create a harmonious, emulsified dressing that maintains a smooth texture.
- Incorporate finely diced chili pepper for heat, freshly chopped cilantro for brightness, and cracked black pepper for depth, adjusting seasoning with additional salt to balance flavors.
- Transfer the zesty dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate. Before each use, give the jar a vigorous shake to reunite the natural separation of ingredients, ensuring maximum flavor integration.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by removing chili pepper seeds for a milder version or adding more for extra heat.
- Use fresh, ripe mangoes for the most vibrant and sweet flavor profile in the dressing.
- Swap honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for vegan-friendly alternatives.
- Experiment with different citrus combinations like grapefruit or tangerine juice to create unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg