Tangy Mango Vinaigrette brings together all the flavors of spring and summer in a bright and fresh dressing that pairs perfectly well with any salad. This salad dressing stars, Saucy Lips Foods’ Tangy Mango Sauce and is quick and easy to pull together. So if you’ve been wondering what to do with the tangy mango sauce you got in your ultimate combo pack you just got or just love the flavor of mangoes, this recipe is for you.
Mango Vinaigrette Starring Saucy Lips Foods’ Tangy Mango Sauce
During late spring, mangoes become a huge part of my diet. Mangoes are everywhere and they are literally giving them away at my local supermarket! I typically make a mango vinaigrette using fresh ripe mangoes and citrus juices.
However, yesterday I made a simple salad and wanted to add a quick vinaigrette but none of my mangoes were ripe enough. So I grabbed my Saucy Lips Foods Tangy Mango Sauce and made this vinaigrette in 5 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Mango Vinaigrette Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Combine all your ingredients and shake them well. You have a delicious dressing in just 5 minutes.
- Healthy Alternative: Typical salad dressings contain sugars, preservatives, and other additives. But this recipe includes natural sugars, is Whole30 compliant, and Paleo-friendly.
- Versatile: This creamy mango vinaigrette tastes amazing on a fresh salad but it’s great for so much more! Add it to everything from rice bowls to tacos.
Ingredients for Mango Vinaigrette
This simple mango vinaigrette is sweet, tangy, and bright with a definite tropical vibe.
- Saucy Lips Foods’ Tangy Mango Sauce: Aside from mango, this sauce contains apple cider vinegar, mustard, and turmeric. Haven’t tried Saucy Lips Foods sauces yet? Then you are missing out. Click HERE to check them out! This post is not sponsored by the way. I genuinely love their sauces and know you will too. They no longer feature the sauce on their website but you can purchase it at Walmart or on Amazon.
- Avocado Oil: Oil adds a smooth, velvety texture to the vinaigrette, giving it body and thickness. It’s also essential for creating an emulsion in the vinaigrette.
- Herbs: I use a mixture of fresh herbs and dry herbs, using parsley and chives.
- Cloves of garlic: Fresh garlic adds a sharp, pungent, savory flavor.
- Pitted medjool dates: Finely chopped dates add a natural sweetness that enhances the sweet mango flavor.
- Freshly cracked black pepper and salt: Add to taste.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Mango Vinaigrette
Shake it up and Pour it on!
It doesn’t get any easier than this! This mango vinaigrette was so easy to put together and the flavors were bright and fresh. The tanginess of the sauce, combined with the oil and fresh herbs added a burst of flavor to this simple salad and was just what I needed on an unusually hot spring day.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container or mason for up to 3 days. Shake vigorously before using.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy mango vinaigrette recipe: Want a kick of heat? Add finely chopped jalapenos.
- Lime mango vinaigrette: Add a splash of fresh lime juice to enhance the bright taste.
- Dates: I added dates to the vinaigrette to make it a bit sweet. Don’t have dates? Try raisins or prunes. Just make sure that the raisins and/or prunes are Whole30 Compliant if you are on a round. You may also skip the dates if you do not want that hint of sweetness.
Mango Vinaigrette Uses
This dressing would pair really well with grilled shrimp or fish and of course any salad combinations. Try it on my Cabbage and Mango Slaw or with one of my jerk recipes like this Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Berries Summer Salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vinaigrette dressing is made with a mixture of oil, vinegar (such as balsamic, red wine, or white wine vinegar), an emulsifier (i.e., mustard, honey, mayo), and various spices and seasoning.
Salad dressing is a broader term that encompasses a wide variety of dressings used to enhance the flavors of salads. While vinaigrettes are a type of salad dressing, not all salad dressings are vinaigrettes. Salad dressings can be creamy, emulsified mixtures or thicker, chunky sauces whereas vinaigrettes are dressings made by emulsifying oil and vinegar (or another acid) with additional seasonings.
Tangy Mango Vinaigrette {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan}
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Saucy Lips Foods' Tangy Mango Sauce
- 1/2 cup Avocado Oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried chives may use fresh chives
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1-2 medjool dates pitted; finely chopped
- black pepper freshly cracked
- salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a container with a lid, such as a mason jar
- Shake well until combined then pour over your favorite salads
Notes
This vinaigrette works really well with seafood especially grilled shrimp or grilled salmon!
Nutrition
The information listed in the recipe card is an estimate provided by an online nutrition tool. The tool evaluates ingredient names and amounts then makes calculations based on the number of servings listed for the recipe. It is provided as a general guideline and not as a precise calculation. For precise nutrition information please feel free to add the ingredients to your preferred nutrition calculator or consult a doctor or licensed nutritionist.
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