Description
Classic Thai mango salad dressing blends sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Fresh ingredients create a zesty condiment perfect for salads and summer dishes you’ll want to drizzle everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) fresh orange juice
- ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps honey
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped, medium heat chili pepper (such as Fresno or jalapeño)
- 2 tbsps finely chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mango Preparation: Roughly chop ripe mango into the blender, creating a vibrant tropical base for the dressing.
- Citrus Infusion: Add lime and orange juices to the mango, introducing bright, zesty undertones that elevate the flavor profile.
- Flavor Layering: Incorporate honey, ground cumin, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to develop a complex and balanced taste sensation.
- Blending Technique: Pulse the mixture on medium speed until achieving a completely smooth, velvety consistency with no visible chunks.
- Emulsification Process: Gradually stream olive oil into the blended mixture while whisking continuously to create a harmonious, integrated dressing.
- Herbal and Spice Enhancement: Fold in finely minced fresh chili pepper and cilantro, introducing subtle heat and aromatic herbal notes.
- Final Seasoning: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and adjust seasoning to taste, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Storage and Preservation: Transfer the dressing to a sealed jar, refrigerate, and gently shake before serving to maintain optimal texture and taste for up to one week.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters: Select perfectly ripe mangoes for maximum sweetness and smooth blending, avoiding under or overripe fruits that can compromise flavor.
- Emulsification Technique: Whisk olive oil slowly and steadily to create a stable, silky dressing that won’t separate quickly.
- Spice Balance: Adjust chili and cumin quantities based on personal heat preference, starting conservatively to control spiciness.
- Storage Wisdom: Consume within one week and always shake well before use to redistribute settled ingredients and maintain optimal taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg