11 Fresh Mango Recipes For Dessert, Dinner Or Drinks
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If you've ever had an in-season mango, you'll understand why it's known as the king of fruits in South Asian culture. Juicy, sometimes creamy, at times floral, and always perfectly sweet when ripe, it grows in a seemingly endless list of varietals and can handily be employed in both sweet and savoury dishes.
May and June are typically the height of mango season, so now's the time to put them to use. Here are our best sweet and savoury dishes featuring this tropical fruit.
Mango-Lime Napoleon Cake
At its core, a Napoleon cake is an icebox cake. In this version, strips of puff pastry are enveloped in a bright mango-lime mousse and transform into a billowy bite. It makes for a stunning dessert that’s a breeze to pull together and can even be made ahead of time. Get this mango-lime napoleon cake recipe.
Mango Slaw
Perfect as a side dish or a burger topper, and excellent with spicy food. Look for Ataulfo mangoes, which are sweet, silky, small and bright yellow. Get this mango slaw recipe.
Mangonada
Even if you’re serving a batch of this Mexican slushy on your teensy patio, everything about it screams beach: it’s sweet, sour, a little spicy and extremely refreshing. Get this mangonada recipe.
Avocado and Mango Salad
This healthy and incredibly delicious dish can be served as a side, to accompany a taco feast, or even as a taco topping. Get this avocado and mango salad recipe.
No-Churn Chili Mango Sorbet
Any variety of mango can be used for this recipe, as long as it’s perfectly ripe. Get this mango sorbet recipe.
Mango Mojito
Try a twist on the classic mojito by adding mango puree. Get this mango mojito recipe.
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad with Tomato and Mango
When the sun’s blazing and the mercury’s rising, try a refreshing no-cook salad to cool you down. Get this shrimp salad recipe.
Lobster, Mango, and Avocado Salad Rolls
A no-cook snack with fresh fruit! Get this salad rolls recipe.
Chicken and Mango Lettuce Cups
This grilled chicken kebab is quick to throw on the grill, and the crisp lettuce cups and ripe mango add a hint of juicy sweetness to the wrap, making each bite burst with flavour. Get this chicken and mango lettuce cups recipe.
Mango-Ginger Gin Sling
A refreshing cocktail that can easily be made boozy or not is perfect for gatherings with kids and those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks. Get this mango-ginger gin sling recipe.
Chicken And Mango Rice Rolls With Satay Peanut Sauce
Whip up these fresh rolls for your weeknight dinner. Get this chicken and mango rice rolls recipe.
