Description
This Mango Slaw is a fresh, vibrant mix of juicy mango, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty lime dressing. It’s quick to make, packed with flavor, and perfect as a refreshing side dish, taco topping, or light healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced mangoes, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the slaw rest for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve fresh and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes for the best texture and sweetness.
- Add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap honey for maple syrup to make it fully vegan.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg