Refreshing Mango Slaw (Printable Version)
Sweet mango meets crisp vegetables in a zesty lime dressing. A vibrant, crunchy side perfect for summer entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh mango, julienned (about 2 medium ripe mangos)
02 - 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Add jalapeño if using.
03 - Pour dressing over the slaw mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Let the slaw rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to soften slightly.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and peanuts before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mango stays perfectly sweet and crisp while the vegetables provide this incredible satisfying crunch that makes you want to keep eating bite after bite
- That lime honey dressing hits every single flavor note sweet tangy fresh and somehow ties all these different textures together into something that feels like sunshine on a plate
02 -
- The slaw tastes significantly better after those ten minutes of resting time so don't rush this step or skip it entirely
- Overripe mango will completely change the texture so if your mangoes are too soft save them for smoothies and buy firmer ones for this recipe
03 -
- Use a mandoline or the julienne setting on your food processor to get those perfectly thin uniform slices of cabbage and carrots
- Taste a piece of mango before you start if it's not very sweet you might want to add an extra half teaspoon of honey to balance the dressing