Refreshing Mango Slaw (Printable)
Sweet mango and crisp cabbage tossed in a lime-sesame dressing—bright, crunchy side for warm-weather meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh mango, julienned (about 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)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Place mango, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro into a large mixing bowl.
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 jalapeño if desired.
03 - Pour dressing over the prepared slaw mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Allow the slaw to rest for 10 minutes to enhance flavor integration.
05 - Scatter toasted sesame seeds and roasted peanuts over the slaw just prior to serving. Present chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It feels like sunshine in a bowl and livens up any table with very little effort.
- The whole recipe comes together in minutes yet tastes like something special every time.
02 -
- If you let mango get too ripe, it will turn mushy in the slaw—choose mangoes that yield only slightly to pressure.
- I once skipped the chill time in a rush, and the flavors didn’t pop nearly as much—those 10 minutes matter.
03 -
- If making ahead, wait to add nuts and seeds until just before serving so they stay perfectly crispy.
- The real difference is in using juicy, fragrant mangoes—don’t settle for the canned kind here.