Spicy Mango Lime Dressing
This dressing screams summertime. It’s sweet, tangy, spicy and earthy flavor is vegan friendly, gluten free and can be used not only as a dressing but as a marinade for meats and veggies too.
I paired this with a fresh salad of spinach and chard, picked from my own garden, rocket (arugula), avocado, blackberries, yellow Bell pepper and freshly chopped cilantro topped with Parmesan shavings. Literally THE BEST combination once I drizzled on the spicy mango lime dressing.
The key to a good dressing is a balance of flavors
In this case, besides the Mango here is the key components of this dressing:
- The sweet – from the mango and any sugars you add (i.e. honey, sugar or simple syrup).
- The spicy – coming from the scotch bonnet and the garlic.
- The tang – in the lime juice.
- The spice – from the earthy warmness of the cumin.
What’s in this Spicy Mango Lime dressing
- Fresh Mango
- Scotch bonnet
- Garlic clove
- Onion powder
- Cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Sugar pinch
- Olive oil
- Green onion
- Lime juice
- Vinegar
- Cumin
How to make Spicy Mango Lime dressing
This recipe takes 5 -7 minutes especially if you have a good blender. Throw all the ingredients into your blender, gradually adding the olive oil, and pulse or blend until all the ingredients are combined.
Technically your making a vinaigrette as oil and liquid naturally separate so adding the oil gradually allows the two liquids to blend better.
This recipe will make a small batch of about 1 – 1/2 Cups so double up if your making this for a large group of people.
How long will this dressing last
The dressing will last about a week in the fridge. That’s if you don’t eat it all first. Store it in an air tight container for better results.
If you like this recipe why not try my
Chipotle Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
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Spicy Mango Lime Dressing Recipe
AuthorsefordCategoryDressings & condiments, Salads, summer recipesDifficultyBeginnerThis spicy mango lime dressing screams summertime. It's sweet, tangy, spicy and earthy. Its also vegan friendly and can be used as a dressing or marinade.
First Slice your mango and measure our around 1/4 Cup. I used about 3 or 4 large slices. Half your scotch bonnet or keep whole if you want more heat.
Next, toss all of your ingredients except your olive oil into your blender and blend or pulse, gradually adding the olive oil, until everything is combined.
Finally, taste and adjust your flavors to your liking and pour into an airtight container. This dressing will store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
It is a small batch of about 1 - 1/2 Cups for this recipe so double up if your making this for a large group of people. You can also use this as a marinade for meats and veggies or as a dip for fritters.
Ingredients
Directions
First Slice your mango and measure our around 1/4 Cup. I used about 3 or 4 large slices. Half your scotch bonnet or keep whole if you want more heat.
Next, toss all of your ingredients except your olive oil into your blender and blend or pulse, gradually adding the olive oil, until everything is combined.
Finally, taste and adjust your flavors to your liking and pour into an airtight container. This dressing will store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
It is a small batch of about 1 - 1/2 Cups for this recipe so double up if your making this for a large group of people. You can also use this as a marinade for meats and veggies or as a dip for fritters.
