Delicious Mango Slaw (Print version)

Bright mango slaw with crisp cabbage, vegetables, and zesty lime dressing for a refreshing side dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and julienned
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the mango, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and jalapeño if using, until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet mango and tangy lime dressing creates that perfect balance that makes people reach for seconds
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The crunch and vibrant colors turn any ordinary meal into something special
02 -
  • The slaw becomes progressively softer as it sits, so if you are meal prepping, store the dressing separately and toss right before serving
  • Overripe mangoes will turn this into something more like a fruit salad than a crispy slaw
  • The lime juice can slightly cook the cabbage over time, creating a more pickled texture
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or the slicing attachment on a food processor for perfectly uniform shreds in seconds
  • Let the dressed slaw sit for ten minutes before tasting to let the flavors settle

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