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Mango Chili Dressing

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Add a sweet and spicy kick to your dishes! With mango, lime, orange, honey, and chili, this dressing comes together in 15 minutes. Use it on greens or drizzle over grilled seafood or chicken—it’s a flavor-packed favorite.
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Updated on Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:04:21 GMT
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This lively mango chili dressing combines tropical sweetness with a touch of heat. The juicy mango adds natural sugar while zesty lime brightens everything up. A hint of chili brings warmth, and fresh cilantro tops it off with herbal notes. You'll love how this adaptable dressing jazzes up basic salads or complements grilled foods.

I came up with this mix while playing around with super-ripe seasonal mangoes. Its zingy flavor and smooth consistency make it a crowd favorite at parties.

Essential Components

  • Mango: Pick ones that smell good and yield slightly when you squeeze them. Ataulfo mangoes work best for their creamy texture.
  • Lime: Always go for hand-squeezed juice - the stuff in bottles just isn't the same.
  • Chili: Fresno or jalapeño peppers give you just the right kick.
  • Olive oil: Don't skimp here, get something tasty with fruity notes.
  • Cilantro: Look for bright green bunches that aren't droopy.
  • Honey: Unfiltered honey adds depth and helps everything stick together.
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Cooking Steps

Get Your Mango Ready
Find a ripe mango and cut around the pit. Make a grid pattern in the flesh, then scoop the cubes out. Scrape off any extra fruit from the pit.
Create Foundation
Throw mango chunks into a blender with citrus juices, honey, garlic and cumin. Blend until smooth and tweak sweetness as needed.
Pour In Oil
Keep the blender going while you slowly add olive oil until everything looks creamy and well-mixed.
Last Touches
Pour into a bowl and mix in the chopped cilantro and minced chili. Let it sit for 10 minutes so flavors can mingle.

This dressing came about during summer when I had too many ripe mangoes and wanted something different for my everyday salads.

Other Ways To Use It

Works great for marinating seafood, especially shrimp. Just don't leave it on longer than 30 minutes or the citrus might change the texture.

Keeping Fresh

Store in a sealed glass container in your fridge. Don't worry if it separates, just give it a good shake before using.

This sunny, tropical dressing makes ordinary dishes special with its perfect mix of sweet and spicy flavors, bringing a taste of summer to your table anytime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ How long can I store it in the fridge?
In the fridge, it'll last about a week.
→ What’s the best chili for this?
Choose jalapeño or Fresno depending on the spice level you want.
→ Is it only good for salads?
Not at all! Try it on grilled shrimp, chicken, or salmon for extra flavor.
→ How do I know my mango is ready?
If it gives slightly under pressure and has a sweet smell near the stem, it’s good to go!
→ Should I stir or shake it before using?
Definitely give it a shake so everything blends back perfectly before you pour.

Mango Chili Dressing

Blend sweet mango, tangy citrus, and chili heat for a dressing that'll brighten any salad or dish!

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
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Total Time
15 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Sauces & Marinades

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 24 Servings (1.5 cups)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Fruits & Juices

01 Juice from two limes (about 1/4 cup total)
02 1 ripe mango, peeled, pit removed, and sliced into big chunks
03 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice, squeezed at home

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

04 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
05 A pinch of salt, about half a teaspoon
06 One garlic clove, left whole
07 2 tablespoons of runny honey
08 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

→ Fresh Add-Ins

09 A tablespoon of finely diced medium-spicy chili, like jalapeño or Fresno
10 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro

→ Oil

11 1/3 cup of quality extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 01

Toss the mango, lime and orange juices, cumin, garlic, honey, and salt into a blender. Blend on medium power until the mixture turns smooth. Transfer it to a storage jar.

Step 02

Add the olive oil to the jar while you whisk or stir nonstop with a fork, pouring it in slowly so it combines well.

Step 03

Add in the chopped cilantro, black pepper, and chili. Give it a taste, and if it feels like it needs more salt, sprinkle a little extra.

Step 04

Store it in the fridge, where it’ll last about a week. Don’t forget to shake it before using!

Notes

  1. Great as a drizzle over salads or paired with chicken, shrimp, or grilled salmon
  2. Keeps in the fridge for up to 7 days
  3. Shake well before pouring

Tools You'll Need

  • Blender
  • Medium jar with a lid for storing
  • Small whisk or a fork for stirring
  • Measuring tools for cups and spoons

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 38
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
  • Protein: ~