Mango Slaw with Lime Dressing (Printable)

Bright mango and crisp vegetables in zesty lime dressing for a refreshing side dish.

# What You Need:

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

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

12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

13 - Freshly ground black pepper

14 - 1/4 cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped

15 - Extra cilantro leaves

01 - Combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

02 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.

03 - Pour dressing over slaw mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

04 - Taste slaw and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili flakes as desired.

05 - Top with toasted cashews or peanuts and extra cilantro leaves if using.

06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.

01 -

The sweet-tangy dressing transforms ordinary cabbage into something crave-worthy
It stays crunchy for hours, making it perfect for potlucks and meal prep
Every bite feels like sunshine on a plate, no matter the season

02 -

Overripe mangoes will turn this into mush, so choose fruit that gives slightly but still feels firm
The slaw releases water as it sits, so if making ahead, keep the dressing separate until serving
Lime zest added to the dressing creates an extra aromatic layer that people notice but cant quite place

03 -

A box grater works in a pinch for the carrots if you are short on time or knife skills
Toasting your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes deepens their flavor significantly