Description
Fresh and vibrant mango slaw with sweet mango, crunchy cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and cilantro tossed in honey-lime dressing. Perfect easy summer side dish for tacos, BBQ, or grilled fish—ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated (about ½ cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (julienned)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cut mangoes by slicing off cheeks on either side of pit, score flesh in grid pattern, and scoop out cubes with spoon. Dice into ½-inch cubes.
2. Finely shred green cabbage using sharp knife into thin ribbons about ⅛-inch wide. Grate carrot on large holes of box grater. Thinly slice red bell pepper into matchsticks and red onion into very thin half-moons.
3. Add diced mango, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro to large mixing bowl. Toss gently with hands or tongs to distribute evenly.
4. In small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, honey, and sesame oil until honey dissolves completely. Season with pinch of salt and few grinds black pepper.
5. Pour dressing over mango and vegetable mixture. Using salad tongs or two large spoons, gently toss everything until lightly coated with dressing.
6. Let slaw sit at room temperature 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Cabbage will slightly soften from salt in dressing.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Add extra lime juice for brightness, more honey if too tart, or pinch of salt to make flavors pop.
8. Serve immediately for crunchiest texture, or chill 15-30 minutes if you prefer cold. Best enjoyed within 2-3 hours of making.
Notes
- Choose mangoes that give slightly when pressed and smell sweet at stem end. Ataulfo mangoes are super sweet and less fibrous.
- Can prep all vegetables and mango up to 24 hours ahead. Store separately and combine with dressing 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving.
- Add diced pineapple, papaya, or strawberries for more fruit variety.
- For spicy version, add 1-2 minced jalapeños or dash of sriracha to dressing.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 2 days. Drain excess liquid before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg