Warm temperatures call for tropical fruit creations, so it’s serendipitous that summer is also mango season. From spicy shrimp mango salsa to icy mango lassi pops, celebrate with these sweet and savoury dishes featuring the luscious fruit.
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Spicy Shrimp Mango Salsa
For a light summer dish that can be enjoyed any time of day, combine plump, juicy shrimp with a sweet and spicy, homemade mango salsa. Once ready, use it as a taco filling, a nacho topping, or serve it on a bed of your favourite rice. Looking for more mouthwatering seafood dishes that are ready in a snap? Try these game-changing grilled shrimp recipes.
No-Bake Saffron Yogurt Tarts With Mangoes
No-bake desserts can often take hours to chill and set, but these tarts are ready in no time at all. A date, walnut and cashew crust holds a mango-yogurt filling with a touch of saffron. Top with diced mango before serving for an impressive finale to any meal. For another simple summer dessert where fruit is the star, try this grilled pineapple with cinnamon sugar.
Japanese Fruit Sando
A dessert sandwich that doesn’t involve ice cream and cookies? You have our attention! For a fruit sando, sliced fruit like mango is nestled between two layers of sweet whipped cream on fluffy Japanese milk break. Serve along with savoury sandwiches for an afternoon tea party, or as a fun dessert that the whole family will love.
Mango Lassi Ice Pops
Take the bounty of fresh mango and make a batch of ice pops inspired the popular Indian beverage, lassi. The perfect, cooling treat on a hot summer day, serve them at your next barbecue or following a spicy meal. When you’re craving samosas, biryani and other classic Indian dishes, head to your kitchen and try these easy Indian recipes that are even better than takeout.
Baked Salmon With Spicy Mango Avocado Salsa
Salmon is always a simple yet elegant dish to make, and the fresh mango-avocado salsa is a wonderful way to add a touch of summer to this baked fish. Serve it for a quick weeknight meal or when entertaining on the weekend.
Passion Fruit-Mango Smoothie
Not sure what to make with those ripe mangoes? Start your day with this luscious smoothie that combines mango with passion fruit and Greek yogurt. If you want a bit of zing, consider adding some fresh ginger, too. For more breakfast on the go ideas, here are some healthy and tasty smoothie recipes that’ll keep you full.
Rainbow Snack Board
For those days that you don’t feel like turning on the stove or grill, a snack board is the answer. Use ripe, juicy mango and other in-season produce along with your favourite deli meats, cheeses, crackers and dips and graze throughout those steamy summer days. For more charcuterie board inspiration, check out these pairings that make blue cheese the star.
Mango Float
Only the ripest, juiciest of mangoes will do when making this beloved Filipino dessert. It’s a simple icebox cake with layers of sweetened whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs and fruit, which is why it’s the ideal treat for family picnics or barbecues.
Rose Cheesecake Tart
Transform fresh mango and plum slices into an artistic and delicious topping in this picture-perfect rose cheesecake tart. This no-bake dessert has a sweet shortbread cookie crust and a creamy, cheesy filling topped with a crown of fruit.
Mango-Habanero Salsa
You and your family won’t be able to resist this sweet and spicy salsa made with succulent mango and piquant habanero pepper. Use it as a dip with nachos and veggies, as a topper for grilled meat and fish, or as part of your taco fixings. Make any day Taco Tuesday with these healthy vegan taco recipes.