Delicious Mango Slaw (Printable)
A vibrant mango and cabbage slaw with tangy lime dressing, perfect for tacos or as a refreshing side.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and julienned
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
# How To Cook:
01 - In a large bowl, toss together the mango, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro until evenly mixed.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and jalapeño if using, until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and tangy combo wakes up even the most tired palate
- It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like you planned it all day
02 -
- Don't let this sit longer than 2 hours or the cabbage will weep and lose its crisp edge
- The dressing tastes brighter at room temperature, so take the chill off if it's been refrigerated
03 -
- Make the dressing a day ahead and keep it separate for the freshest flavor
- The slaw tastes best served within an hour of dressing, when vegetables still have their snap