Refreshing Mango Slaw (Print version)
Sweet mango meets crisp vegetables in a tangy lime dressing. Ready in 20 minutes, perfect for summer gatherings.
# 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 - Optional: 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for heat)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - Optional: 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
# Method:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Add jalapeño if using.
03 - Pour the dressing over the mango slaw mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and peanuts before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The sweet mango against the crisp cabbage creates this incredible crunch that keeps people coming back for seconds
- It comes together in twenty minutes flat but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- The slaw gets watery if dressed more than two hours ahead, so wait until the last thirty minutes before serving to add the dressing
- Mango variety matters, Ataulfo mangos are sweeter and less fibrous than Tommy Atkins, making them ideal for slaws
03 -
- A mandoline makes quick work of the julienne cuts for mango and carrots, but a sharp knife works perfectly fine
- If your mango isn't quite ripe enough, a quick drizzle of extra honey in the dressing helps compensate