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Mango Caprese Salad

[heart_this] · Jun 11, 2008 · 51 Comments

Mango Caprese Salad

I have really been enjoying the mangoes so far this year but I had only been having the Mexican mangoes. Zen Chef left a comment on my Mango Crisp with Macadamia Nut Crust post that mentioned that Indian alphonso mangoes were in season and that they were pretty good. I looked up alphonso mangoes a quickly learned that they were considered by many to be the best of the mangoes. I just had to try them! The problem was locating some. I ended up finding them at a small grocery store in Little India in Toronto. They were a bit more expensive than the mangoes that I had been getting but I picked up a case of them anyways. They were under ripe and I had to wait a few days for them to ripen. That gave me a chance to think about how I would enjoy them.
I remembered seeing this really interesting recipe for a mango caprese salad . It is a twist on the classic caprese salad with the tomatoes replaced with sliced mango. Making a caprese salad also gave me the perfect excuse to pick up some fresh imported buffalo mozzarella which I had been wanting to try for a while. I dressed the salad up with a simple balsamic vinaigrette made with some better quality balsamic vinegar. I really enjoyed the mango caprese salad! It was nice and simple and light and every thing about it was good! The alphonso mangoes easily lived up to their hype, being sweet and flavourful. The fresh mozzarella was nice and soft and cool and moist. The balsamic vinegar rounded off the salad by adding a sweet and tart bite.

Mango Caprese Salad

Mango Caprese Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 mango (peeled, stoned and sliced)
  • 1 handful basil leaves
  • 1 fresh mozzarella (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
directions
  1. Arrange salad and dress with balsamic vinaigrette.
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Food, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Mango, Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

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  1. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

    June 11, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous mix of delicious, simple ingredients…I’ve heard good things about those Alphonso mangoes but never actually tried one. Will have to keep an eye out…

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  2. renae du jour says

    June 11, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Hmmm… I love mangoes but usually like them on their own. They’re so good I’d hate to mess with them. But that’s a beautiful salad, so I guess I should try it. It might open up a whole new mangoe world.

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  3. Nicole says

    June 11, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    I’ve been dying to try some Indian mangoes but I’m not sure where to find them here. I guess I’d better go check a few Indian grocers and see if I can find some. I never would have thought to combine mangoes with the mozzarella and basil but I bet it’s a wonderful combination!

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  4. javagirlkt's cookin' says

    June 11, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    wow, what an interesting combo! i’ve substituted mangoes for tomatoes in salsa before, but i never would have thought to use them in a caprese salad.

    keep up the great work!

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  5. VeggieGirl says

    June 11, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    You MUST try the champagne mangoes – they’re divine!! And super-sweet :0)

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  6. Lisa says

    June 11, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    So easy, but fit for a king! Just what I want right this minute.

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  7. Bridgett says

    June 11, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    I think it would be good even without the vinegar but the tartness might be interesting. The colors are just too pretty!

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  8. Adam says

    June 12, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Very interesting. I never would of thought to pair mangoes with mozz cheese… definitely worth a try.

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  9. Mrs Ergül says

    June 12, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I totally love mangoes. The sour kind especially! This mango caprese salad looks good and healthy!

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  10. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:02 am

    Yay! You got some Alphonsos! Aren’t they great? To me they have a very floral taste. Very unique! What’s more unique is that combination mango + mozarella. I gotta try that one of these days. Great!

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  11. LyB says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:10 am

    That is so colorful, it looks really delicious. I’m also intrigued by the mango-mozzarella combination, it sounds wonderful.

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  12. Manggy says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:45 am

    Just by looking at it I know the flavor combination works 🙂 Fortunately/unfortunately for me, great mangoes here are a dime a dozen (well, not literally), but buffalo mozzarella will cost an arm and a leg! (also not literally 😛 )

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  13. Mochachocolata Rita says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:49 am

    oh my gosh…that looks amazzzzzinnggg!! i love mangoes in salads…they give the extra exotic punch

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  14. noble pig says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:50 am

    This is lovely Kevin. I’ve done this with peaches at a dinner party
    before with a reduced balsamic and it was a hit. I’m sure this had the same great flavors.

    Reply
  15. Ricki says

    June 12, 2008 at 2:01 am

    What an interesting twist on caprese–and so timely now that tomatoes are off the shelves in the U.S.!!

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  16. Marc @ NoRecipes says

    June 12, 2008 at 2:14 am

    Unique! I could see how the creaminess of the fresh mozzarella would work with the mango.

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  17. cook eat FRET says

    June 12, 2008 at 2:41 am

    brilliant idea
    a caprese salad while we wait for the good tomatoes

    love this
    as usual

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  18. Psychgrad says

    June 12, 2008 at 2:50 am

    That is some great dedication to a meal. Looks like it was worth it too!

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  19. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2008 at 3:28 am

    Fresh mozzarella is so yummy! This sounds interesting. I’ve never had mangoes in a savory dish before.

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  20. Nick says

    June 12, 2008 at 5:53 am

    Oh wow, awesome idea. Does it really go that well together? I love the creativity sir!

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  21. Kitt says

    June 12, 2008 at 7:21 am

    Such a tasty alternative before tomatoes come into season in my garden! (And while supermarket tomatoes are taboo with the salmonella scare.)

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  22. Recipe World says

    June 12, 2008 at 10:02 am

    I’m not a huge fan of mangoes… I don’t love the texture, but that salad looks gorgeous! Maybe I should try it with another fruit, like peaches or berries? Any suggestions?

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  23. Chocolate Shavings says

    June 12, 2008 at 10:18 am

    I’ve never had mango in a caprese salad, but it sounds like a great mix of flavors!

    http://www.chocolateshavings.ca

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  24. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    June 12, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Here in SA the Heidie mango is the best to buy…..I love caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, but this version is sure to convert me…Well done, Kevin!

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  25. Susan says

    June 12, 2008 at 12:10 pm

    Fantastic idea! Such a simple switch from tomato. Love it!

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  26. Pearlsofeast says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    Wow Alphonso with Mozzerella, Divine combo with a hint of Basil.

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  27. Jeena says

    June 12, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    I was so hungry for this salad when I clicked on your blog Kevin. The mango looks so fresh and juicy, lovely recipe!

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  28. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    What beautiful colors!

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  29. Indigo says

    June 12, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    Oooh I love mangos, but I’ve never had an Alphonso one (to my knowledge; I’m not exactly quick off the mark sometimes). Really want to try them now!

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  30. AnticiPlate says

    June 12, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    I am so glad you liked this:) I feel honored that you tried the recipe.

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  31. Pam says

    June 12, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Sounds delicious – a perfect summer salad.

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  32. diva says

    June 12, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    wow u take my usual mozzerella and tomatoes to another level. this is great.

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  33. Holler says

    June 12, 2008 at 6:11 pm

    Brilliant idea Kevin! I love caprese salad and swapping the tomatoes with mango, sounds like an excellent idea. I can’t wait to try it.

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  34. Terry B says

    June 12, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    Beautiful and delicious sounding! Also, impeccable timing, what with the salmonella scare with tomatoes.

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  35. cakewardrobe says

    June 12, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    Great salad! I love anything with mangoes in it!

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  36. Jan says

    June 12, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    Kevin – That salad look amazing – what a great combo!
    I will have to try that – it looks so good.

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  37. Di Lili says

    June 12, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    Sweet jesus that picture makes my mouth water! What a great flavor combination. Complex but also so fresh!

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  38. Anonymous says

    June 13, 2008 at 12:22 am

    Looks fabulous. What a wonderful combination. And now that tomatoes are to temporarily be avoided, this mango caprese salad is even more perfect.

    Reply
  39. Vicarious Foodie says

    June 13, 2008 at 1:50 am

    Wow, what an interesting dish!! And it’s such perfect timing, with the tomato scare and all. Kevin, you’ve done it again!

    Reply
  40. HoneyB says

    June 13, 2008 at 8:51 am

    this looks delicious!

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  41. canarygirl says

    June 13, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Now THAT is a great freakin idea! Mango caprese? YUM!

    Reply
  42. Brilynn says

    June 13, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    That looks amazing! I want some immediately!

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  43. Elle says

    June 14, 2008 at 12:06 am

    I have to try this! It’s gorgeous!

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  44. Ginny says

    June 14, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    delicious! I love this idea! Great job!

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  45. Olga Berman says

    June 30, 2008 at 4:25 am

    wow, what an interesting idea! love mangoes, love cheese, so why not?

    Reply
  46. Anonymous says

    June 30, 2008 at 6:15 am

    What a delightful idea– I never would have thought to combine mangoes with buffalo mozzarella. I’ll have to try that next time I see good mangoes.

    Reply
  47. Jo. says

    June 30, 2008 at 8:10 am

    So simple but I have never tried that. But I know I’m gonna have it tomorrow for lunch 🙂

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  48. Amber says

    July 1, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    This looks wonderful. I am working on some mango recipes so I will eat this as inspiration. I just joined DB and your braid is beautiful. Congratulations.

    Reply
  49. C. says

    August 30, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Omg, (;-)), Mango Caprese! I just finished eating a traditional Caprese salad and was wishing I had some good Jersey tomatoes (mine were watery and flavorless). Who knew I could have substituted mangoes! I have fabulous Hayden mangoes growing right outside in my yard. Thanks for the splendid tip.

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  50. Urs says

    July 6, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    I dressed it with a balsamic reduction. So much better.

    Reply
  51. Cynthia says

    December 31, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    I’m gonna make this for my New Years celebration 🍾 🤪

    Reply

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