Refreshing Mango Slaw (Print View)
Vibrant mango and cabbage slaw with lime-sesame dressing — crunchy, bright, and quick to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh mango, julienned (approximately 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 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, add julienned mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Stir in minced jalapeño if desired for additional spice.
03 - Pour prepared dressing over the mango and vegetable mixture. Toss gently with tongs or clean hands to evenly coat all ingredients without crushing the produce.
04 - Let the slaw rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and marry.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and roasted peanuts on top just before serving. Present chilled or at room temperature as a side or salad accompaniment.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This slaw keeps its crunch for hours, making it the rare salad that thrives at a picnic or potluck.
- The fresh, sweet, and zesty flavors are so addictive, I often find myself sneaking forkfuls straight from the fridge.
02 -
- If you add the dressing too early, the slaw can lose its crunch—timing here is everything, I learned that after one too many soggy attempts.
- Letting the slaw sit those extra 10 minutes lets the mango and lime meet in a way that tastes like pure sunshine.
03 -
- Julienne your veggies as uniformly as possible for a beautiful presentation and better bite.
- Whisk the dressing in a big enough bowl to avoid sticky dressing splatters everywhere—it’s worth the extra space.