If you've been looking for a new salad dressing to obsess over, then this Mango Salad Dressing is IT!
My usually go-to salad dressing a very basic balsamic vinaigrette. This mango salad dressing definitely took some inspiration from that but with a slightly healthier twist ;)
What makes this Mango Salad Dressing so great?
- It's oil-free and you can't even tell! Yes, I also just slashed those salad dressing calories in half! Not that I'm counting though :D
- White balsamic vinegar takes this salad dressing from "meh" to "ohhh yeah!" White balsamic vinegar is not just lighter in color than it's dark counterpart but also in flavor. It's also not as sweet and since we're getting lots of natural sweetness from the mangoes, it's not necessary. I also opted for the white balsamic vinegar for the obvious color reason. A brownish salad dressing doesn't quite look as nice as this bright, vibrant orangeish/yellow dressing ;)
- Naturally sweet!
- Deliciously tangy!
- It's definitely a salad dressing to whip out when you want to impress guests or family.
Yeah, you'll definitely want to pour this golden goodness ALL over you salad.
The best part is...wait for it...wait, wait, wait...it's totally EASY to make. I mean like my 6 year old son can make this, easy.
Guess what else...no not that...It's even cheaper and much healthier than store bought dressing.
Want to know a little mango salad dressing secret?
I didn't just use this mango salad dressing for salad. I even used it as a sauce for a veggie burger and then dipped some fries into it *gasp! Don't ask why. I think it's just something about that sweet n' tangy flavor that makes everything taste better with it.
Let me know in the comments below how you like using it! ;)
Mango Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced Mango roughly half of a mango, will depend on size
- 0.25 cup Water
- ⅛ cup White Balsamic Vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup optional - see notes
Instructions
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Cut and dice a ripe mango.
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Add the diced mango, water, vinegar, salt and lemon juice to a food processor or blender.
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Blend until the mango salad dressing is smooth.
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Taste the salad dressing. If it isn't sweet enough to your liking you can add some maple syrup and blend again.
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Add more water if the salad dressing is too thick for your liking or if too watery, add a bit more mango.
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Store the salad dressing in an air tight container or bottle and refrigerate. Use within 3 days.
Recipe Notes
1.) Adding maple syrup to the mango salad dressing is completely optional and really only needed if the mangoes you are using aren't very sweet. Start off with a small amount and add more if needed. if you don't have any maple syrup then a small amount of sugar can be used instead.
Want more?
Once it becomes more difficult to find fresh, seasonal mangoes then try making my scrumptious Maple Dijon Salad Dressing ;)
Strength and Sunshine says
O I think I may just be able to drink that straight up ;) LOVE mango!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
I'm always looking for new salad dressing recipes, and this one sounds amazing. Thank you!
Jenn says
I would pour this on everything! I adore white balsamic vinegar! Great choice here! And that color is so lovely!
Linda from Veganosity says
Yum! I love fruity salad dressings, especially when they're oil-free.
Aimee says
Sounds so fresh and delicious and I love the photos too - so vibrant.
Jasmine says
I am so excited to try this! I have been dicing mangoes into my salads but this takes it to a whole new level.
Sarah Newman says
This sounds delicious! I've never made mango dressing - that needs to change now!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
That gorgeous colour! So pretty. I would love it drizzled over everything. Fruity dressings are the best!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh my goodness that looks and sounds amazing. A salad with that one..............wow! Shared!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I have never tried a mango dressing for a salad but it seems delightful! Can I use frozen mango?
Linnea | (Chick)peas & Understanding says
Wow!! Like a little jar of sunshine - will definitely try and replace my own go-to dressing (a tahini based one) with this next time, yum!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Mmm that sounds wonderful! A great way to wake-up a bowl of veggies!
Trinity Bourne says
Oh my goodness, genius. I am a big mango fan and always looking for an excuse to find other ways to use it. Big yes!
Kate says
What a great idea! I bet this would be delicious on fruit salad, too!
Nicole Dawson says
As soon as I read the title of your post, my mind was going down the bunny trial of all the things I could pair it with. Fruit Salad, pasta, black beans and guac....yum.
SOPHIA | VEGGIES DON'T BITE says
Mango is one of those fruits that goes so good with that salty flavor! Sounds delish!
Mary Ellen | VNutrition says
This looks delicious! I'm always looking for new salad dressing and this would be perfect as it's still hot here. :)
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I've never thought of such a fruity dressing before, but now I have seen yours I am totally inspired. Thanks!
Shared!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
I had a similar mango salad at a restaurant recently and found myself craving it and wondering if I could recreate it today.