33 Mango Recipes So You Can Feel Like You’re In The Tropics From Breakfast 'Til Dessert
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Looking to add a little pizzazz to your meals? May we suggest looking to the produce aisle? Specifically at those the yellow, green, or reddish oblong fruits you might have overlooked before—mangoes! Like peaches, plums, and other stone fruits, they’re an excellent addition to all kinds of recipes, and not just dessert. Citrusy and extra sweet, they go surprisingly well in everything from apps to dinners. Check out our 33 mango recipes for ideas—make them, close your eyes, and imagine you’re on a tropical island vacation.
First things first—like those other tricky fruits pomegranates and pineapples, mangoes are delicious to eat, but deceivingly difficult to cut. Check out our guide to the easiest way to cut one, and you’ll be in fruity paradise in no time (hint: it involves a water glass!).
Once you’ve got your mango prepped and ready to go, the sky is really the limit as to what you can put it in. Tired of the same old blueberries and strawberries in the morning? Swap them out for mango, like we did in our tropical oatmeal with mango & coconut, our mango smoothie, our pudín de mango (a Panamanian dish similar to bread pudding), or our mango lassi. Tbh, we wouldn’t say no to eating some of our mango desserts for breakfast too. Try our rainbow fro-yo pops, our mango sticky rice, our Hawaiian cheesecake salad, or our loaf pan mango pops, and see if you agree.
Though mango is wonderful in sweet recipes, don’t discount it in savory ones too. Mango salsa is a classic savory application—it’s great on its own, but we also love it alongside meat, like in our grilled halibut, our air fryer blackened tilapia, our honey-glazed pork chops, or our mahi-mahi with avocado crema. It also makes for a great sweet condiment to pair with more savory dishes—try our mango chutney on grilled cheese or our mango habanero hot sauce on, well, anything to see what we mean.
Want even more fruit inspiration? Check out our favorite pineapple desserts to keep with the tropical vibe, or stick closer to home with our strawberry desserts, our sweet and savory orange recipes, or our lemon-blueberry desserts too.
Mango Salsa
This salsa has the perfect balance of flavors. Serve it with homemade tortilla chips for an incredible salty, sweet, and spicy snack.
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Mango Lassi
Like a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie, mango lassi is a simple pleasure: All you need is about equal amounts of sweet mangoes and creamy full-fat yogurt, a little ice, and a high-powered blender to force the two ingredients into one drinkable treat.
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Caribbean Cobb Salad With Salmon
If you’re in the mood to eat the rainbow, this Caribbean-inspired Cobb salad is the place to start. A bit brighter than the traditional Cobb salad, this version combines fresh mango, creamy coconut dressing, crushed plantain chips, and spiced salmon to create a punchy, spicy, filling meal.
Spicy Mango Whipped Goat Cheese
If you love our OG version (cranberry whipped feta, fyi), then you’ll be obsessed with this variation that has fluffy garlic and basil-studded whipped goat cheese, spicy mango chutney, and salty chopped cashews.
Rainbow Sangria
Layering fruit in your glasses makes for the best presentation, but don't worry—you can chuck it all into a pitcher and still call this sangria a rainbow!
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Fish Taco Bowls
Crispy fish and a creamy, spicy cabbage slaw are the base of these veggie-packed takes on everyone’s favorite taco. The sweetness from the diced mango and creaminess from cool avocado blends perfectly with the drizzle of a spicy crema, making this summer salad an instant staple.
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Dole Whip Smoothie Bowls
If you’re on the hunt for a magically delicious, fun-filled treat that’ll whisk you away to a paradise of flavors, look no further! Enter our spectacular Dole Whip smoothie bowl—a treasure trove of fruit goodness that’s as delightful to make as it is to devour.
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The Easiest Way To Cut A Mango
Mangos fall into the same category as pomegranates and pineapples: delicious to eat, annoying to cut. They're deceivingly difficult! With this simple guide, you’ll have no problem gettin’ into the good stuff.
Find out The Easiest Way To Cut A Mango here.
Shrimp Mango Salad
This quick and easy shrimp salad is pleasantly crunchy and loaded with fresh ingredients—just what we crave when we want something satisfying that won’t weigh us down. With a bright, savory dressing inspired by our miso ginger dressing, this might be our new favorite way to get in our serving of veggies.
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Avocado Chicken Salad
We love this salad served on top of greens as much as we love it between two slices of sourdough bread. If you can't find a good ripe mango, pineapple would be delicious as well!
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Mango Chutney
This mango chutney, which is spiced with fennel, mustard, cumin, and coriander seeds, plus a kick from fresh ginger, is similar to a jam or jelly, and will add flavor to nearly anything you pair it with (hot tip: try it in a grilled cheese!).
Get the Mango Chutney recipe.
Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
Perhaps pork chops are part of your regular rotation, but you're sick of pairing them with apples or potatoes. Fear not: These honey-glazed pork chops with mango salsa are here to shake things up with a flavor explosion.
Virgin Raspberry Mango Margarita Slushies
When it's a real scorcher, refresh with these gorgeous virgin frozen margaritas, made zesty with lots of lime. We love layering raspberry and mango for the sweet-tart tropical flavor, but strawberry and pineapple is a solid combo too.
Avocado-Mango Poke Salad
This poke salad is way better than anything you'll find on a restaurant menu. Like our ahi poke bowls, the best way to guarantee this salad is the best it can be is to prioritize high-quality fish. Ask your fishmonger for help!
Get the Avocado-Mango Poke Salad recipe.
Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa
This blackened tilapia gets a hint of crunch from the cornmeal in the blackened seasoning. The mix is easy enough to prep ahead of time, so go ahead and make a big batch so it's ready whenever you want to make this easy weeknight seafood dinner.
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Mangonada Sorbet
The secret to this sweet and savory scoop is chamoy, a sauce made of pickled fruits and chiles that is delicious on pretty much everything, but popular on fresh fruits, raw veggies, and grilled corn. If you can't track it down, we've provided an alternate recipe for a spicy strawberry swirl using Tajin.
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Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice is a traditional Southeast Asian dessert, originating in countries like Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, and now it's popular all over the world. Lightly sweetened, with a warm coconut sauce that gets poured over your cooked rice, it's perfect in its simplicity.
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Mahi-Mahi With Avocado Crema
Available at Epcot's elegant Coral Reef restaurant, this creative mahi mahi recipe shows that Disney dining is more than just Dole Whip.
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Margarita Pops
If you're a frozen margarita fan, these are the pops for you! Using small dixie cups makes these Popsicles a dream to unmold. Simply cut a small slit and peel the rest off.
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Spicy Mango Slaw
OG coleslaw is a mix of cabbage and carrots tossed in vinegar and mayo, but any produce can be turned into a refreshing slaw—including mango! This slaw recipe uses two types of mango: green, unripe mango for crunchy texture, and sweet, ripe mango for juicy, floral flavors.
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