25 Best Mango Recipes for a Taste of Tropical Flavor
Fruity desserts, salads, and cocktails.
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It's sweet like honey and the color of sunshine—fresh mango is pure tropical goodness. "Aren't mangos pretty?" Ree Drummond says, "I love the color of the skin." She's most likely referring to Tommy Atkins mangos, one of the most popular varieties in the United States. But there are other types of mangos, too, including Champagne mangos, which have yellow skins, and Kent mangos, which are greenish red.
No matter which variety is available at your local supermarket, these mango recipes are definitely worth exploring. After all, the sweet fruit will make you feel as if you're on a tropical beach vacation even if you haven't left your own backyard. Just whip up these mango recipes for your next pool party or summer cookout. For instance, try Ree's Caribbean burgers with mango slaw along with her recipe for slushy mango margaritas. Or, try your hand at a summery fruit dessert like the mango cheesecake, mango pie, or tropical galette.
The great thing about mango is that it can be used for both sweet and savory recipes. It’s even delicious when paired with jalapeño in a spicy mango salsa. You'll love it as a topping to tacos, grilled chicken, or simply as a summer dip. Just be sure you use ripe mangos that have a slight give when pressed. Then, check out some tips for how to cut a mango—it's easier than you might think!
Mango Sorbet
Perfect for a quick and cool treat, this no-churn dessert is not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional ice creams. All it takes is frozen mango, light agave syrup, and fresh lime for a smooth, tangy sorbet. Serve it with fresh raspberries or elevate it even further with sparkling wine.
Get the Mango Sorbet recipe.
Mango Pie
A luscious mango and coconut filling atop a graham cracker crust ensures a taste of sunshine in every slice! You can use either fresh or frozen mangoes along with cream of coconut, lime zest, and plenty of whipped cream on top. It works wonderfully as a make-ahead dessert, too.
Get Ree's Mango Pie recipe.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Grain Bowls
Bursting with vibrant ingredients like mango cubes, avocado, jalapeños, radishes, and fresh cilantro, these bowls are a colorful and satisfying dish perfect for summer. The tender BBQ chicken pairs wonderfully with the mango's fruity flavor, delivering a delightful balance.
Get Ree's Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Grain Bowls recipe.
Mango Cheesecake
This rich and velvety no-bake dessert is bound to impress, yet it's incredibly simple to prepare. You don't even need to turn on the oven! Its flavor is at its finest when made in advance, so prep ahead of time for your next tropical craving.
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Mango Salad
The sweet mango combined with crunchy jicama, red pepper, and onion creates a fresh salad that's pure perfection. A sprinkle of chili-lime seasoning adds just the right amount of flavorful kick.
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Tropical Fruit Galette
Mango, pineapple, and kiwi are the stars of this fruit galette. There's also a coconut-lime glaze that brings the whole thing together.
Get the Tropical Fruit Galette recipe.
Coconut Chicken Curry
This comforting curry is on the lighter side thanks to the addition of coconut milk. It also makes for a flavorful pairing with fresh diced mango and a squeeze of lime. Serve it over rice for dinner any night of the week.
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Mango Salsa
This colorful salsa is sweet and spicy. You can scoop it up with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled fish, chicken, or steak.
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Fruit Pizza
Here's a fun dessert that's sure to get the party started! Instead of your typical pizza pie, this dessert pizza is basically just a giant cookie topped with frosting and colorful fruits, like berries, mango, and kiwi.
Get Ree's Fruit Pizza recipe.
White Sangria
This crisp, refreshing white wine sangria can be made with any combination of fruit. But some tasty options include green apples, mango, strawberries, and orange slices.
Get the White Sangria recipe.
Sunrise Fruit Salad
If you love a good sunrise pic, then this fruit salad is for you. The golden ombre colors are a sweet assortment of mango, pineapple, melons, and oranges. There's also a toasted coconut topping for crunch.
Get Ree's Sunrise Fruit Salad recipe.
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Enchilada sauce and ground cumin make up the bold, rich flavors that cover the sizzling skillet shrimp in this taco recipe. To balance it out, there's a sweet and refreshing mango salsa for topping.
Get Ree's Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe.
Fruit Tart
This beautiful dessert is an elegant way to celebrate fresh fruit! The crisp crust and creamy filling are finished with a glossy rainbow of berries, mango, kiwi, and more.
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Caribbean Burgers with Mango Slaw
To give these beef burgers their tropical flare, they're made with garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and a tangy teriyaki sauce. The patties are served up with slices of fresh mango and avocado, then paired with a mango slaw on the side.
Get Ree's Caribbean Burgers with Mango Slaw recipe.
Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa
This fresh, healthy recipe will turn anyone into a salmon lover. The crispy patties are served up over steaming rice and mango salsa for the ultimate summer meal.
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Mango Margaritas
Ree has a trick to making mango margaritas any time of the year, even when she can't find mangos at the store. Her secret: jarred mango chunks. "I usually keep a few jars in the back of the fridge," she says.
Get Ree's Mango Margaritas recipe.
Mango Lemon Bars
The tartness from the lemon and the sweetness from the mango combine to make the loveliest custard for these shortbread treats. The bars are perfect for a spring or summer afternoon.
Mango Smoothie Bowls
Smoothie bowls are becoming more and more popular these days and it's easy to see why: The thick smoothie base made with both frozen mango and pineapple gets topped with an assortment of goodies, like granola, shredded coconut, nut butter, and fresh fruit.
Sparkling Mango Lemonade
When life gives you mangos, make sparkling mango lemonade. The mocktail is a bubbly, refreshing drink that the whole family can enjoy.
Grilled Mango Chicken
This summer chicken recipe gets perfect grill marks and caramelization from the sweet and spicy mango lime marinade. Serve it up with extra mango sauce on the side.
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