Fresh Mango Slaw (Printable)

Vibrant mix of juicy mango, crisp vegetables, and tangy lime dressing. Ideal as a side dish or topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into matchsticks
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
11 - 1/2–1 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

14 - 1/4 cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
15 - Extra cilantro leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned mangoes, sliced red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour the lime dressing over the prepared slaw mixture. Use salad servers or your hands to toss gently, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Taste the slaw and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes according to your preference for heat and flavor balance.
05 - Sprinkle the toasted cashews or peanuts over the top and garnish with additional fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately for optimal crunch, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld together.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet mango cuts through the cabbage's bitterness perfectly
  • It stays crunchy for hours unlike lettuce based salads
  • The dressing doubles as a marinade for grilled shrimp or chicken
02 -
  • Letting it sit for 30 minutes makes a huge difference in flavor melding
  • The honey helps the dressing cling to the slippery mango pieces
  • Salt the cabbage 10 minutes before dressing if you prefer it softer
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes until fragrant
  • Use a vegetable peeler on carrots if julienning feels tedious

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