Mango Slaw with Lime (Printable)

Juicy mango and shredded cabbage tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing for a bright, crunchy side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and julienned
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings (optional)

14 - ¼ cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
15 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned mango, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable and mango mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Garnish with roughly chopped toasted cashews or peanuts and thinly sliced red chili, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of sweet mango against sharp lime and crunchy cabbage is the kind of thing that makes you go back for thirds without thinking.
  • Zero cooking means you get a stunning side dish even on the hottest days when turning on the stove feels like a personal attack.
02 -
  • Do not dress the slaw more than an hour ahead, or the cabbage will weep and the mango will soften into something sad.
  • Underripe mangoes are the biggest enemy here, so give them a squeeze at the store and wait a day or two on the counter if needed.
03 -
  • Toasting the nuts in a dry skillet for three minutes is the step most people skip, and it is the one that makes the biggest difference.
  • Use a julienne peeler instead of a knife for the mango and carrots, and the whole recipe comes together in under fifteen minutes.

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