Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Fruit 16 Mango Recipes, From Sweet to Savory The king of fruit is incredibly versatile and always delicious. By Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani Lynn is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on June 24, 2024 Close Photo: Nico Schinco Native to Southeast Asia and India, mangoes are ubiquitous these days, available in most grocery stores (and, if you're lucky enough to live in parts of California or Florida, maybe even in your own backyard). However you come across them, they're worth snatching up and eating on their own as a breakfast, dessert, or snack, or incorporated into any of the wide range of recipes we've gathered here. With a flavor that's sweet, tart, floral, and a touch buttery, mango complements spicy foods incredibly well; it also pairs beautifully with creamy ones, from cheese to coconut milk. Pick up a few up the next time you're at the store, and take one of these great recipes for a spin. How to Store Mangoes the Right Way, According to Fruit Pros 01 of 16 Three-Ingredient Mango Sorbet Nico Schinco Make this recipe once and you'll know it by heart: you simply puree frozen mango with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a dash of water. Pop it in the freezer, and it's ready when firm. View Recipe 02 of 16 Mango-and-Avocado Salsa Martha Stewart Although savory salsa is the most well-known, fruits are a welcome introduction. Paired with creamy avocado, mango makes a great topping for spicy tacos. View Recipe 03 of 16 Frozen Mango Margarita Ryan Liebe This colorful and punchy cocktail is great for taco night, and definitely fancy enough for a special occasion. View Recipe 04 of 16 Grilled Chicken with Mango and Mint-Lime Dressing Sidney Bensimon We love a double-duty dressing, and this one is particularly nice. It's a combo of lime, garlic, and mint, and you use half of it for the chicken and the rest for the salad, which includes mango, watercress, and radishes. View Recipe 05 of 16 Smoothie Parfait Mango isn't the only fruit in this pretty cup, but it's one of the star players, offering a sweet counterpoint to the spinach. View Recipe 06 of 16 Turmeric-Mango Smoothie Con Poulos This bright smoothie will lift your mood with its gorgeous hue, and your body will get a boost, too, thanks to anti-inflammatory turmeric. View Recipe 07 of 16 Ceviche With Tropical Fruit and Habanero Johnny Miller Red snapper has a sweet, mild flavor that goes beautifully with fruit. Here, mango and pineapple combine with cherry tomatoes and chile for a delectable ceviche that's great with tortilla chips. View Recipe 08 of 16 Mango-Mozzarella Salad Nico Schinco This spin on caprese swaps in sweet mangoes for the usual tomatoes, and skips the basil in favor of zippy lemon juice. You can use fresh mozzarella or burrata. View Recipe 09 of 16 Mango-Lime Granita Martha Stewart Need to cool off quickly? Try a granita, an Italian shaved ice. With mango and lime, it's like a cool breeze on a tropical island. View Recipe 10 of 16 Mango Mojito The traditional Cuban cocktail doesn't include mango, but it's actually a terrific addition. The other ingredients include light rum, lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and club soda. View Recipe 11 of 16 Upside-Down Mango Tartlets Mango meets tarte tatin, and then gets shrunken down in these cute treats. Serve them warm for maximum deliciousness. View Recipe 12 of 16 Mango-Basil Salsa Yuki Sugiura Spoon this terrific salsa on fish tacos or scoop it up with salty tortilla chips. Either way, you're sure to love it. View Recipe 13 of 16 Mango Sauce Mango sauce is delicious on waffles or pancakes, a healthier option than syrup, and an unexpected one, at that. View Recipe 14 of 16 Pineapple and Mango Rum Cocktails These three-ingredient beauties will be a hit at your next party. Don't forget a slice of tropical fruit, such as dragon fruit or star fruit, as the garnish. View Recipe 15 of 16 Easy Mango Chutney Krause, Johansen This uncomplicated relish will perk up everything from kebabs to burgers. It's sweet with an undertone of spice, thanks to black mustard seeds and cumin seeds. View Recipe 16 of 16 Coconut-Lime Semifreddo Petrina Tinslay Sliced mangoes make a beautiful and delicious topping to this ice cream-like dessert, which also stars coconut and lime, for a cool and refreshing end to a summer meal. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit