Mango Slaw with Lime Dressing (Printable)
Juicy mango meets crisp vegetables in a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing tropical side.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and julienned
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
14 - ¼ cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
15 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned mango, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable and mango mixture. Gently toss until every component is evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Garnish with the chopped toasted cashews or peanuts and thinly sliced red chili if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest crunch, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes exactly twenty minutes from cutting board to table and looks like something you would pay fourteen dollars for at a cafe.
- The contrast of sweet mango against sharp lime and crunchy cabbage makes every bite interesting without any cooking at all.
02 -
- Mangoes continue to soften once cut, so if you are prepping ahead, keep the fruit separate from the cabbage and dress everything at the last minute.
- The dressing tastes overly tart on its own but balances perfectly once it hits the sweet mango, so trust the recipe before adjusting.
03 -
- A mandoline makes quick work of the carrots and bell pepper, but watch your knuckles because it will not care about your pain.
- Toasting the nuts in a dry pan for two minutes transforms them from fine to irresistible.