Mango Slaw (Printable)
Bright mango and cabbage slaw with lime-honey sesame dressing, crunchy vegetables and optional toasted nuts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and julienned
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings (optional)
14 - ¼ cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
15 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned mango, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable and mango mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Garnish with roughly chopped toasted cashews or peanuts and thinly sliced red chili, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest crunch and texture, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
- The combination of juicy mango with crunchy cabbage and a tangy lime dressing hits every texture and flavor note you could want in a single bowl.
02 -
- Mangoes continue to soften once cut, so if you are prepping this more than an hour ahead, keep the fruit separate and combine everything at the last minute.
- The dressing doubles easily and stores in the fridge for a week, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and have it ready for quick meals all week.
03 -
- Cutting the mangoes and carrots to roughly the same size and thickness makes every bite feel balanced rather than chaotic.
- A tiny pinch of salt directly on the mango pieces before assembling the slaw pulls out their natural sweetness in a way that transforms the whole dish.