Mango season is officially here, and although the tropical fruit is delicious in desserts, it can also be the star of the show. These 8 mango salad recipes are proof!
Here, we’ve rounded up BHG’s best mango salad recipes to have you slicing, dicing and devouring the juicy fruit all summer long.
Whether it’s a Calypso or a Kensington Pride, Aussies indulge in close to 180 million mangoes over the summer months.
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Colin’s mango, chicken and vermicelli salad
Ideal for summer!
If you’re after something quick, fresh and full of flavour, Colin Fassnidge’s mango and chicken vermicelli salad ticks every box. It’s easy to throw together, light on effort, and big on taste, ideal for those warm nights when you want dinner ready in minutes.
Mango, avocado and macadamia salad
One of our most-beloved salad recipes ever
This mango recipe is great to serve at picnics or if your hosting a Christmas lunch or dinner at home. Fried bacon and boiled egg add a potato-salad vibe to this light side, flavoured with a simple vinaigrette.
Aussie Caesar salad with king prawns
(and mango, of course)
In this recipe, the traditional Caesar salad is given an Aussie spin, using mango. It starts with prawns and avocados but is finished with a whole host of other delicious ingredients, like pecorino and aioli. Yum!
Chicken and mango salad
Served with prosciutto
Dinners don’t come easier or tastier with chicken, mango and prosciutto – and it’s on the table in four easy steps.
Mango and chilli prawn cups
Bite-sized salads
Small serves are best for a large crowd, so this mango recipe is perfect. These sweet yet spicy mango, chilli parawn cups are great to share and made for home entertaining.
Epic summer salad
If you only make one mango salad …
This show-stopping mango salad recipe will take centre stage no matter when, or where it’s served. Tip: It pairs well with our sticky jerk lamb kebabs.
Chicken vermicelli and mango salad
Served with peanut dressing
The addition of avocado, mango and strawberries packs a flavourful summer punch to this hearty salad recipe.
Crispy fish tacos
With mango salsa
Okay, so this isn’t technically a salad but it’s a great way to incorporate your salad into a total meal. Frozen fish fingers are a good standby when life gets busy. Here, with a quick trip to the supermarket and a few pantry staples, they become a delicious, Mexi‐inspired dinner – in no time at all.
Thai green mango salad
With prawns and lime
For a quick and easy lunch, you can’t go past this Thai green mango salad recipe with prawns and lime. It’s fast food with a healthy twist!
Can you freeze fresh mango?
Yes, if you want to freeze fresh mango for later, you can absolutely do that. Here’s how to freeze fresh mango.
What’s the best way to cut mango for a salad?
There’s no right and wrong when it comes to cutting a mango for a salad, but most salads either call for sliced mango or diced mango. Looking for a quick and mess-free way to peel a mango? Watch Fast Ed’s nifty hack.
