Fresh Mango Lime Cabbage Slaw (Printable)

Crisp cabbage and carrots tossed with sweet mango in a zesty lime dressing. A refreshing addition to any meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

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

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
11 - 1/2–1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Top with toasted cashews or peanuts and extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of juicy mango and crunchy vegetables creates the most satisfying texture contrast
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The lime dressing makes everything taste brighter and more alive than you thought possible
02 -
  • The slaw gets better after sitting for about 30 minutes, but the nuts will get soggy if added too early
  • A serrated peeler makes julienning the mangoes so much easier than a regular vegetable peeler
  • If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything together no more than two hours before serving
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one, the paper thin slices make such a difference in texture
  • Let the dressed slaw sit for at least fifteen minutes before serving, the flavors really develop

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