Marinades, Dressings & Dips

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Made with:

Astro Original Balkan Style 2% Plain 750g Family Tub

Mint Mango Marinade

Preparation time:
5 minutes

Yield:
Makes 1 ½ cups (350 mL)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Astro Original Balkan Style 2% Plain yogourt 250 mL
½ ripe mango, peeled and diced ½
  OR  
? cup mango juice 75 mL
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves 30 mL
1 tsp mustard powder 5 mL
½ tsp salt 2.5 mL
¼ tsp pepper 1.2 mL
1 tsp honey 5 mL

PREPARATION

  1. In food processor or blender mix all ingredients until smooth. Can be used immediately. Cover and refrigerate any leftover marinade.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Never reuse marinade that has come in contact with raw chicken or seafood.
  • Marinate chicken breasts for up to 2 hours. Chicken can then be baked or grilled.
  • Marinate shrimp for up to 2 hours. Shrimp can then be baked or grilled.
  • Marinate pork tenderloin for up to 2 hours. Pork can then be baked or grilled.
  • Use as a dressing for a great summer salad: 4 cups prepared red leaf lettuce, 1 sliced red pepper, 2 peeled and sliced peaches (nectarines or additional mango sliced can also be used). Toss with desired amount of marinade and garnish with a slice of lime.
  • Replace Astro 2% Plain Yogourt for any other Astro Plain yogourt.
  • Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil for an oriental twist. Use as directed below.
  • Add 1 tsp to 1 tbsp (5-15 mL) chili-garlic sauce to spice up the marinade.