Curried Mango Dressing
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Curried Mango Dressing
Description
This Curried Mango Dressing starts by blending peeled, pitted mango with garlic and lime juice to create a smooth base with fresh fruit flavor and acidity. Dijon mustard, grated ginger, honey, curry powders, and salt are added to introduce spice complexity and subtle sweetness. The dressing is emulsified by slowly drizzling in extra virgin olive oil while blending, yielding a creamy and well-integrated sauce.
The curry powders provide mild heat and aromatic warmth, balanced by the bright citrus and sweetness of mango and honey. This dressing complements salad greens, especially those with spicy or bitter notes, and pairs well when drizzled over grilled chicken, pork, seafood, or steamed and fresh vegetables, adding a layered flavor boost without overwhelming the dishes.
The versatility of this dressing makes it useful for enhancing various meals where a slightly exotic, fruity, and spicy accent is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mango peeled and pitted, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoons curry powder I used 1 teaspoon sweet curry and 1/2 teaspoon hot curry
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the garlic, mango and lime juice to the blender. Puree until garlic and mango are smooth. Add the dijon mustard, ginger, honey, curry powder and salt. Blend until smooth.
- With the blender running on medium speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. After the olive oil has been combined, blend on high for another 10 seconds. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
- Use this Curried Mango Sauce as a salad dressing or as a sauce for grilled chicken, pork or seafood or drizzled over steamed or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.