Lately, I have been loving mango. I’ve pureed it to baste grilled shrimp, chopped it up and put it on some lettuce for a refreshing salad and used it in a fruit salad. Mango is becoming more mainstream and I’m seeing more and more recipes out there. I added Mango to my “kitchen adventures list” and will be incorporating it more in the future.
In the meantime, I made a delicious tropical salad dressing that is made from mostly fresh ingredients. If I had a fresh pineapple, I would have used that, however the canned variety worked very well.
Ingredients
1 Mango, chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 clove of garlic, chopped
Crushed red pepper to taste
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Directions:
This is so easy!! Put everything in a food processor and blend on high for 10 seconds.
Add more pineapple juice if you want your dressing thinner. I prefer mine a bit thicker so it sticks to my lettuce and veggies. You’re probably wondering why it has a greenish hue to it. Well, the cilantro created that but don’t let the green color deter you because this is amazingly light and delicious.
I want to add one note regarding coconut oil. Hubby has been an “olive oil only” kind of guy most of his life. I like to experiment with various kinds and ever since I first tried coconut oil, I am hooked. My favorite by far is Tropical Traditions. I was blessed with an opportunity to review their coconut oil last year and they made a loyal customer out of me!!! I think the flavor of the coconut oil really enhanced this dressing, keeping with the tropical flavors of the mango and pineapple. Coconut oil does not have a strong coconut flavor, so don’t think your food will come out tasting like the inside of a Mounds candy bar. It’s a delicate flavor that works with your recipes not against them.
I added this dressing to a salad of spring greens, cherry tomatoes, almonds and goat cheese. It made a wonderful accompaniment to my chicken and potatoes.
Carole says
July 5, 2013 at 2:18 amFantastic, Lori. Thanks for this “saucy” goodness! Cheers
cooking with curls says
July 7, 2013 at 9:28 pmThat sounds amazing! I love mangoes on my salad, but never thought to put it in a dressing 🙂
Lori Hart says
July 7, 2013 at 11:55 pmIt blended nicely with the pineapple and so refreshing!
Emily Dicks says
July 8, 2013 at 12:12 amI love their coconut oil too! Stopping by from Marvelous Mondays 🙂
suzanne kay says
July 8, 2013 at 12:41 amO my! I can’t wait to try this!! Thanks so much for linking up with us this weekend at One Sharendipity Place! We’ll be back to pin later!
sue @ TheT2Women.com
Cindy Jamieson says
July 9, 2013 at 2:42 amThis is fantastic!! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Danielle Miller says
July 13, 2013 at 1:35 pmThis sounds delicious – I am a loyal Tropical Traditions girl too. Thanks so much for linking up to Friday Food Frenzy!
Diane Balch says
July 13, 2013 at 7:58 pmWhat a wonderful summer dressing. I could put this on everything. Thanks so much for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Kathy Penney says
July 15, 2013 at 12:42 amSo pretty and colorful for summer! Pinning to my salads board! Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty!
Heather G. says
July 15, 2013 at 4:58 pmI love mango, this sounds so good! Thanks for linking up to Good Tastes Tuesday!
Blessings, Heather
anyonita green says
July 15, 2013 at 9:09 pmOh, waht a lovely sounding dressing! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
Cathy Compeau says
July 17, 2013 at 12:06 amI am co-hosting this week on the My Favorite Posts Showoff Weekend Blog Party. Thanks for connecting up!
I host a (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop and a TGIF Link Party over at my place — A Peek Into My Paradise… https://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/ I would love for you to link up and follow if you like what you see. =) I follow back – I love making new friends!
Have a terrific week!
Hugs, Cathy
Ruthie Knudsen says
July 20, 2013 at 5:46 pmI love all things mango… gotta try this sauce! I’m so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell last week… this week I’m co-hosting a HUGE bash with 2 other bloggers! Come on over https://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com and share again! xoxo~ Ruthie