Mango Cabbage Citrus Slaw (Printable)
Sweet mango and crunchy cabbages tossed in a bright lime-orange dressing—ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables and Fruit
01 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Citrus Dressing
08 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
09 - Zest and juice of 1 small orange
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned mango, grated carrot, sliced green onions, julienned red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well emulsified.
03 - Pour the citrus dressing over the cabbage and mango mixture. Toss thoroughly, ensuring every strand is evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Allow the slaw to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can develop and the cabbage softens slightly.
05 - Serve the slaw chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled entrées or piled high on tacos.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The double citrus trick, using both lime and orange zest and juice, creates a dressing that tastes brighter than anything from a bottle.
- It holds up beautifully in the fridge for hours, which means you can make it ahead and actually enjoy your own party.
02 -
- Do not skip the resting step because the cabbage needs time to soften slightly and absorb the dressing, and rushing this produces a slaw that tastes flat.
- Adding the zest from both the lime and orange before juicing doubles the aromatic oils in the dressing and makes a noticeable flavor difference.
03 -
- Slice the cabbage as thin as humanly possible because thick shreds feel rustic in a stew but clumsy in a slaw.
- Taste the mango before you commit to the honey amount, a very sweet mango needs less sweetener in the dressing.