29 Best Mango Recipes for a Taste of Sunshine

The best mango recipes highlight all the fantastic qualities of the fruit, benefiting from a mango’s sweet, fragrant character and its creamy texture. (Except, of course, if they’re green mango recipes, which take advantage of the fruit’s satisfying crunch and bright tartness.) Below, you’ll find a few of our favorites, including mango drinks, mango salsa, mango salads, creamy mango desserts, and quick mango achar.
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Happy As a Gram Tart
Not all mango recipes are as geometric and visually dazzling as this tart from Lauren Ko's Pieometry. But maybe this one is all you need, with its speculoos cookie crust, tangy cranberry curd filling, and tangram-inspired fruit topper.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton2/29Frozen Mango Margarita
A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova3/29Sticky Rice With Mango
Plan ahead for this Thai dessert—the rice has to soak overnight to achieve the right texture. But the chew of the coconut-scented rice combined with sweet, tender mango is worth the wait.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich4/29Grilled Spiced Snapper With Mango and Red Onion Salad
On the other hand, main course mango dishes can be stunners too, like this grilled fish that's rubbed with chaat masala and topped with a mix of tangy mango, onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell5/29Mango Chutney
With earthy sweetness from red peppers, juicy sweetness from golden raisins, and plenty of spice, this mango chutney delivers satisfaction from every angle.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks6/29Easy Fruit Tart With Pecan Cookie Crust
The pro move here is the mango ribbon. We promise, the whole thing is much easier to pull off than it looks.
Photo by Joseph De Leo7/29Coconut Tapioca With Pineapple, Mango, And Lime
In this recipe from chef Joanne Chang, coconut milk adds richness to a tapioca pudding that's crowned with mango and pineapple.
Photo by Alex Lau8/29Mango and Cucumber Chow
This spicy combo from chef Sarah Kirnon is best with green mangoes, but you can also use any slightly unripe mango.
Photo by Martin Poole9/29Carrot, Onion, and Spinach Bhajias With Mango Chutney
Make your own mango chutney (with a bit of bourbon in the mix) and dip these crispy, well-seasoned bhajias into it.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton10/29Gol-Keri (Quick Mango Achar)
This quick pickle was featured in Epi contributor Nandita Godbole’s guide to making easy achars. It’s a sweet and spicy preparation that goes well with seasoned or stuffed rotis and parathas as well as meat and fish dishes.
Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo11/29Aguas Frescas (Mexican Fruit Coolers)
Agua fresca is a great way to make your sweet, ripe mango go a little bit further. Just purée the fruit and add to a mix of water and sugar, then strain and serve over ice. A squeeze of lime is nice, too!
Photo by Christian Lalonde, Image Courtesy of Figure 1 Publishing12/29Mango Curry
This Keralan curry calls for green mangoes, which are spiced and simmered with shallots, green chiles, ginger, garlic, and coconut vinegar.
Photo by Alex Lau13/29Tropi-Cobb Salad
Mango is a great way to add a touch of sweetness to a hearty salad like this one. Creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, and juicy chicken make it a meal.
Photo by Beatriz Da Costa14/29Grilled Watermelon Salad With Lime Mango Dressing and Cornbread Croutons
Slightly smoky grilled watermelon gets a vibrant bath in a spicy dressing made with chopped mango, lime juice, sake, Champagne vinegar, and chiles.

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