If you think mangoes are only for smoothies and desserts, get ready to change your mind! These savory mango recipes for dinner show just how versatile this sweet, juicy fruit can be.
From tangy salads and tropical tacos to spicy stir-fries and creamy curries, mango adds a bright, refreshing flavor that instantly makes any meal feel special. Whether you’re cooking for a summer dinner, a weeknight family meal, or just want something a little unexpected, these dishes bring the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory to your table.
Tips for Cooking with Mango
- Choose ripe but firm mangoes – You want them sweet and flavorful, but not too soft, especially for salads, salsas, and savory dishes.
- Peel and cut carefully – Slice the sides off the pit first, then score the flesh in a grid to easily scoop out cubes.
- Balance the sweetness – Pair mango with acidic or spicy flavors like lime juice, chili, or vinegar to keep your dish from tasting too dessert-like.
- Add mango near the end of cooking – High heat can make it mushy, so stir it in during the last few minutes for the best texture.
- Combine with creamy or salty ingredients – Mango pairs beautifully with avocado, cheese, coconut milk, or soy sauce for a balanced, flavorful bite.
- Use mango to thicken sauces – Pureed mango adds natural sweetness and body to curry, glaze, or salad dressing.
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Savory Mango Recipes
Jamaican Jerk Cod with Mango Avocado Salsa
This Jamaican Jerk Cod with Mango Avocado Salsa is fresh, easy, and packed with delicious Caribbean spices and flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, enjoy this super simple and healthy Jerk Marinated Cod with Jamaican Rice and Peas and sweet mango avocado salsa.
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Mango Spinach Salad with Pecans and Blueberries
This Spinach Mango Salad with blueberries, pecans, and feta is fresh, fruity, and ready in 20 minutes—perfect for a quick, healthy side or light meal!
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Mango Avocado Sushi Roll
4 EASY ways to make Mango Avocado Sushi Roll, with step-by-step PICTURES! Say bye to sushi that falls apart with this ultimate mango maki guide!
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Mango Shrimp Salad With Cooked Shrimp and Avocado
Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors with this refreshing mango shrimp salad recipe, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp and creamy avocado. This flavorful dish is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Citrus Shrimp Salsa With Avocado and Mango
Looking for a refreshing salsa recipe? Our avocado shrimp salsa with mango, red onion, and a zesty lime juice is a must-try!
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Pineapple Mango Salsa Chicken
This uber flavorful pineapple mango salsa chicken recipe, served with fragrant coconut rice, is simple to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Spicy Mango Fried Rice
Turn leftover rice into an incredibly flavorful dish when you make this vegan Spicy Mango Fried Rice. You don’t need any oil, and it’s ready in 30 minutes!
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Mango Habanero Salsa
This Mango Salsa for fish is bursting with plenty of flavors. Fresh and juicy, sweet, and spicy - it is the perfect addition to fish tacos or simply served with most of the seafood, tortilla chips, vegetables, as well as grilled meats. Ready in 5 minutes!
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Spicy Prawn Mango Summer Salad
Spicy prawn mango summer salad: A 15-minute hearty, tropical, super delicious salad packed with refreshing summer flavors.
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Curried Chicken Salad
Curried chicken salad is great for sandwiches, wraps, or to enjoy with crackers. Get the easy recipe to make the best curry chicken salad.
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Mango Habanero Wings
Nothing beats the crispy exterior coated in a sticky, sweet and flavorful sauce of these mango habanero wings!
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Seared Ahi Tuna
Learn how to make sesame crusted ahi tuna tacos that are loaded with sesame-crusted tuna slices, mango salsa, shredded green cabbage and topped with freshly squeezed lime juice. A quick and easy meal that will be ready in less than 30 minutes and result in melt-in-your-mouth ahi tuna!
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Mango Salad Dressing
This Mango Salad Dressing is sweet, zesty, and a little spicy—perfect for drizzling over salads or bowls. Made in just 5 minutes with 8 simple ingredients!
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Mango Chicken Salad With Avocado
Mango Chicken Salad With Avocado is a high-protein, bariatric-friendly recipe packed with fresh flavor—perfect meal prep, lunch, or dinner.
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Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl
As easy to make as it is delightful to the palate (and nutritious!), we present to you – the Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl.
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Coconut Shrimp Tacos
These Coconut Shrimp Tacos are quick, healthy, and full of tropical flavor. Made with no batter, marinated shrimp, and creamy garlic-cilantro sauce—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Tropical Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
These Tropical Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are quick, easy, and full of flavor. Made with smoky shrimp marinade, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado crema for the perfect homemade soft tacos.
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Mushroom Tacos
These smoky garlic mushroom tacos are quick, healthy, and full of flavor. Juicy portobellos, zesty lime, and a creamy cilantro sauce make this the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Vegan Mango Avocado Cucumber Salad
Mango Cucumber Avocado Salad is bursting with fresh flavors from mango, cucumber & avocado topped with homemade sauce with just 114 calories!
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Spicy Brown Sugar Salmon with Mango
Impressive and yet super easy to make, this Spicy Brown Sugar Salmon is ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect for weeknights & dinner parties!
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20-Minute Mango Chicken Stir-fry
Mango chicken stir-fry is a Thai-inspired healthy and delicious 20-minute meal with lean chicken breast and fresh mango in sweet-tangy sauce.
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Pineapple Mango Pico De Gallo
Whip up this Pineapple Mango Pico de Gallo for a sweet, spicy kick at your next BBQ or taco night—simple, fresh, and utterly delicious!
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Spicy Strawberry Mango Salsa with Jalapeños and Avocado
This sweet and spicy fresh jalapeño strawberry mango salsa is easy to make, ready in 10 minutes, and delicious with chips or tacos!
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Raw Mango Chutney
Raw Mango chutney is a sweet, spicy and tangy dip made using Ambi (Raw mango) and is rich in Vit C, calcium and magnesium. Secret ingredient…
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Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa
Our smoky charred Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa recipe is our best fish recipe to date! Create a summer BBQ in your kitchen!
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Fresh Watermelon Salad with Corn and Mango
This Fresh Watermelon Salad with Corn and Mango is the perfect solution to any summer potluck or BBQ dilemma. Made with fresh summer produce and tossed in fresh lime juice, pair this vibrant watermelon salad with all your grilled summertime favorites like chicken and shrimp.
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Mango Corn Salsa
This mango corn salsa is so fresh and delicious! It only takes 15 minutes and is bursting with bold flavors.
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Easy Curried Mango Pork Chops
Busy night? Then you need these delicious, flavor-packed, 30-minute Curried Mango Pork Chops on your dinner table!
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Mango Chickpea Salad
Tropical-inspired Mango Chickpea Salad features sweet-tart mango and creamy avocado in a light, yet flavorful, dressing. The unlikely combination of ingredients is a hit at parties and potlucks.
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Sweet-&-Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin marinated in a mixture of brown sugar and spices, topped with fresh mango salsa. It’s a delicious sweet-and-spicy combination!
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Thai Mango Salad With Cashews Recipe
This easy Thai mango salad with cashews recipe is a sweet & savory salad - bright, fresh, and juicy! A fantastic appetizer or side salad.
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Mango Pineapple Quinoa Salad
This mango pineapple quinoa salad is the taste of summer! Easy to make and filled with tropical flavours, this healthy salad is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Dive into summer with the tropical flavours of this Mango Pineapple Quinoa Salad. This one is a fan favourite in our house! It’s a healthy side salad filled
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Mango Guacamole - Blend with Spices
Mango Guacamole – Refreshing and flavorful dip made with creamy avocados and sweet mangoes. It’s perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
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Spicy Mango Chicken
Spicy Mango Chicken is a Latin American-inspired recipe that features a fresh mango and ajà amarillo chile sauce over quick sautéed chicken breasts (or thighs) that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Garnished with cotija, scallion, and cilantro, and served with cilantro rice or coconut rice, it’s a healthy, quick, gluten free weeknight dish that’s fancy enough for a dinner party!
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Mango Avocado Salsa
My easy Mango Avocado Salsa has just the right balance of sweet, savory and tang. Try it with a huge bowl of tortilla chips!
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Thai Mango Salad With Cashews Recipe
This easy Thai mango salad with cashews recipe is a sweet & savory salad - bright, fresh, and juicy! A fantastic appetizer or side salad.
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Mexican Sea Bass with Mango Salsa
Experience the taste of Mexico with this mouthwatering Mexican Grilled Sea Bass featuring creamy avocado crema and fresh mango salsa.
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Best Mango Fried Rice Recipe
Take a tropical twist on a classic dish with Mango Fried Rice! This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe mango with savory fried rice, creating a delightful and
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Spicy Fried Mango Recipe
Are you ready to spice up your fruit game? This Spicy Fried Mango recipe is a delightful twist on enjoying fresh mango. Caramelized to perfection and sprinkled with
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Mango Avocado Soba Buckwheat Noodle Bowls Recipe - Savory Spin
These Mango Avocado Soba Buckwheat Noodle Bowls are made with shoyu flavored soba buckwheat noodles and a plethora of add ins like mango and avocado!
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Mango Salad Dressing (5 Minutes)
Mango salad dressing has a bit of heat, tang, natural sweetness and a lot of sunshine. Silky smooth, lots of flavor.
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Simple Thai Mango Salad (10 Minutes)
Prepare for an explosion of fresh flavors and textures with this simple Thai mango salad. Silky ripe mango, crisp bean sprouts, green onions and peppers in a sweet, spicy, tangy, umami dressing.
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Paleo Mango Turkey Sloppy Joe (as a salad)
This paleo mango turkey sloppy joe recipe is full of sweet and tangy flavor, and is a fun twist on classic sloppy joes!
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Mango Substitutions
- Peach or nectarine: Great for salads, salsas, or grilled dishes.
- Pineapple: Adds tang and sweetness to stir-fries and tacos.
- Papaya: Mild and buttery, perfect for tropical curries or rice bowls.
- Apricot or persimmon: For a more subtle sweetness in sauces and dressings.
- Frozen mango: Works perfectly for sauces, chutneys, and cooked dishes—just thaw before using.
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