Description
This Sweet Spicy Mango Dressing is a vibrant, fruity, and slightly fiery homemade dressing. It perfectly balances the sweetness of tropical mango with a kick of chili heat, making it a versatile sauce for salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce. Ready in under 10 minutes, this recipe uses fresh ingredients and a blender for a quick and delicious result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 1 cup or 165 g)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 small chili pepper (red or green), chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of ginger or garlic for depth
Instructions
- Prepare the mango: Peel and dice the ripe mango into small chunks.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, chopped chili pepper, and olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste: Add salt and black pepper. Adjust the sweetness with more honey or the spice level with additional chili if desired.
- Chill the dressing: Transfer the sweet spicy mango dressing to an airtight jar or container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Drizzle this delicious mango chili dressing over your favorite salads, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or use it as a flavorful dip.
Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for the best natural sweetness and a smoother dressing texture.
- Start with a small amount of chili and add more to reach your desired level of heat.
- The acidity from the lime juice or vinegar is crucial for balancing the flavors in this mango dressing.
- Natural separation may occur in the fridge; shake or stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Dressing
- Method: Blended, No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 tbsp
- Calories: Approx. 120-150 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and quantities)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25 g
- Sodium: Approx. 50-100 mg
- Fat: Approx. 3-5 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 2.5-4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30 g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2 g
- Protein: Approx. 1-2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg