Mango Slaw with Lime (Printable)
Juicy mango meets crisp vegetables in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect summer side.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and julienned
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
11 - 1/2–1 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
14 - 1/4 cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
15 - Extra cilantro leaves
# How To Make:
01 - In a large bowl, combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or chili flakes.
05 - Top with toasted cashews or peanuts and extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between juicy sweet mango and crisp vegetables creates this incredibly satisfying crunch in every single bite
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that definitely took way more effort
02 -
- I once made this four hours ahead and the cabbage released too much water turning everything into a sad soupy mixture so please respect that two hour window
- Adding the nuts right before serving is absolutely non negotiable because they get soggy and lose that incredible toasted texture within minutes of hitting the dressing
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for exactly three minutes shaking constantly until they become fragrant and golden
- If your mango isn't quite ripe enough add another half teaspoon of honey to balance the tartness