Description
Zesty Thai Mango Salad Dressing brings sunshine to your plate with bold Southeast Asian flavors. Balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy notes dance together, creating a refreshing condiment you’ll want to drizzle on everything.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped, medium heat chili pepper (such as Fresno or jalapeño)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Roughly chop ripe mango and place in a blender, creating a foundation for a vibrant, tropical dressing.
- Pour lime and orange juices over the mango, adding bright citrus notes that will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Drizzle honey into the blender to provide natural sweetness and help balance the tangy citrus elements.
- Add ground cumin, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to introduce depth and complexity to the dressing.
- Blend the mixture on medium speed until completely smooth, ensuring no chunky pieces remain.
- Transfer the puréed mixture to a clean jar, preparing for the next stage of dressing preparation.
- Slowly stream olive oil into the jar while continuously whisking, creating a smooth and emulsified consistency.
- Finely mince fresh chili pepper and cilantro, adding these ingredients to introduce a subtle heat and herbal undertone.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper into the dressing for an additional layer of subtle spiciness.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, potentially adding a touch more salt to enhance overall flavor.
- Securely seal the jar and refrigerate, where the dressing will maintain its quality for up to one week.
- Before serving, vigorously shake the jar to reincorporate any separated ingredients and ensure consistent flavor.
Notes
- Bursting with tropical flavors, this vibrant mango dressing transforms any salad into a refreshing culinary experience.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly to create a silky-smooth texture that coats greens beautifully.
- Slowly stream olive oil while whisking to emulsify and prevent separation, ensuring a creamy consistency.
- Fresh chili and cilantro add zesty kick and aromatic depth to the sweet mango base.
- Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Shake vigorously before each use to redistribute ingredients and restore original smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg