Description
A vibrant and refreshing mango slaw recipe featuring crisp cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and sweet mango, tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for easy meals and vegetarian dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced or diced
- 1/4 head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned or grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2–3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the red and green cabbage. Julienne or grate the carrot. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and the red onion. Chop the fresh cilantro and mint, if using.
- 2. Prepare the Mangoes: Peel the ripe mangoes, carefully remove the pit, and then slice or dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings.
- 4. Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cabbages, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint (if using). Add the prepared mangoes.
- 5. Dress the Slaw: Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl.
- 6. Toss Gently: Toss everything together gently but thoroughly, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 7. Chill (Optional but Recommended): Cover the bowl and refrigerate the slaw for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store leftover slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. This slaw is meant to be served cold or at room temperature and is not suitable for reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g