Sweet and Spicy Mango Salad Dressing (Print version)
A creamy 10-minute mango dressing with lime, jalapeno, honey, cilantro, and olive oil for salads, bowls, grilled meats, and dipping.
# Ingredients:
For the mango dressing
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1 cup (165 g) peeled chopped ripe mango, from about 1 large mango
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste
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1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
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1 small garlic clove, peeled
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
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1/3 cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Optional adjustments
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1-2 teaspoons cold water, to thin if needed
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Pinch of red pepper flakes, for extra heat
# Instructions:
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Peel and chop the mango. Measure 1 packed cup of fruit and taste it so you can adjust the honey and lime later.
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Add mango, lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, honey, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and salt to a blender. Blend for 30-45 seconds until mostly smooth.
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With the blender running on low, slowly pour in the oil. Blend until the dressing looks creamy, glossy, and fully combined.
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Taste and add more lime for brightness, honey for sweetness, salt for balance, or red pepper flakes for more heat. Blend briefly after each addition.
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Use right away or chill for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors settle. Shake or stir before serving over salads, bowls, grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, or vegetables.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 1 1/4 cups dressing, enough for 8 servings of about 2 1/2 tablespoons each.
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Use a ripe, fragrant mango for the smoothest flavor.
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Refrigerate in a clean jar for up to 5 days.