If this collection of mango recipes doesn’t inspire you to run to the nearest cutting board, you’re made of stronger stuff than most. The golden-hued tropical fruit has the versatility to take center stage or play a supporting role in frosty summer drinks, crunchy salads, creamy chia puddings, dinner-party-worthy desserts, and beyond. Its faint floral notes are especially welcome with spicy and tangy dishes, and our go-to mango salsas and slaws perk up everything from grilled fish or lamb to cozy grain bowls.

How to find the best mangoes

When shopping for mangoes, look for fruit that feels heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze to make sure the flesh beneath the skin is soft (an underripe mango will feel rock hard). If your yellow-skinned mangoes look slightly wrinkled, don’t fret: it’s a sign that they’re juicy, sweet, and ready to peel and eat.

To get the most out of your grocery dollar, and avoid wasting even a bite of precious golden fruit, check out our guide to cutting and prepping mangoes.

Store firm mangoes at room temperature. Once they ripen, keep them in the fridge for up to three days.

Ready to put that flawless fruit to use? Here are our favorite mango recipes.

The recipes below are arranged in the following order: cocktails, relishes, salads, sides, breakfast ideas, desserts.