--- title: "Costa Rican Marinated Mango - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "A refreshing Costa Rican marinated green mango appetizer, perfect for BBQs and picnics. Easy to prepare and completely vegan." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/costa-rican-marinated-mango.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:57:08+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/72/costa-rican-marinated-mango-1792869196-721d5644.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Costa%20Rica%20,%20Raw%20gourmet,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20Central%20America)[Costa Rica ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/costa-rica.html), [Raw gourmet](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/raw-gourmet.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [Central America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/central-america.html) # Costa Rican Marinated Mango by Mateo Rojas This Costa Rican marinated mango dish is a cool, refreshing appetizer perfect for a BBQ or picnic. It combines tart, finely diced green mangoes with a savory, tangy dressing for a vibrant and crisp flavor profile. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 80 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Refrigerate until chilled. 3. Serve with soda crackers as an appetizer. 4. Garnish the bowl with cilantro or parsley. ### Notes: This is delicious as a first course for a BBQ, great for a picnic or anytime you want a cool refreshing appetizer. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 1869g · Yields 10 portions · Portion size: 187g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 59 | 111 | 5% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 14.9 | 27.8 | 10% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 13.5 | 25.3 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 1.5 | 2.9 | 10% | | Protein (g) | 0.8 | 1.4 | 3% | | Total fat (g) | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.2 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 144 | 269.5 | 12% | | Calcium (mg) | 11 | 20 | 1% | | Iron (mg) | 0.15 | 0.3 | 2% | | Potassium (mg) | 162 | 302 | 6% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 34 | 64 | 71% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Green mangoes — 1800g — Mangos, raw — USDA - Catsup — 30g — Ketchup — USDA - Mustard — 2.5g — Mustard, prepared, yellow — USDA - Onions — 20g — Onions, raw — USDA - Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA - Vegan Worcestershire sauce — 10g — Sauce, worcestershire — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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