36 Delicious Peak-Season Mango Recipes

Celebrate the summery taste of mangoes with these sweet and savory mango recipes. You'll find great ideas here for transforming your kitchen or backyard into a tropical paradise, with yummy recipes for mango stir-fries, salads, cookout mains, appetizers, and sweet desserts. We've even included fun tiki drinks including mango that will bring hula vibes to your summer hangs. Whether you're entertaining guests, or need creative new ideas for weeknight family dinners, you'll find great options here.

A Word About Mangoes:

Mango is a tropical fruit that can range in size depending on the variety, with green or light yellow flesh when unripe, and tender, bright yellow or orange flesh when ripe. Peeled, pitted ripe mango fruit is delicious on its own, with a sweet, slightly tangy flavor. Mango can also be incorporated into a wide range of recipes, from savory dishes and sauces to desserts to drinks.

When selecting mangoes, look for firm fruit without blemishes that feel heavy. Unripe fruit will feel hard when pressed, while ripe fruit will yield when squeezed. To ripen mango, simply leave it out on the counter. Mango has a large flat pit that clings to the flesh—the best way to remove it is to cut the fruit from the pit, leaving the pit behind. Get more details in our tutorial on how to cut a mango.