Mango Slaw with Citrus Lime (Printable Version)
Vibrant mango and crisp vegetables tossed in tangy lime dressing for a refreshing side dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Produce
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
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
11 - 1/2–1 tsp chili flakes (to taste)
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
14 - 1/4 cup toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
15 - Extra cilantro leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Top with toasted cashews or peanuts and extra cilantro if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The colors alone make people excited before they even take a bite
- It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it
- The sweet and spicy combo keeps everyone coming back for more
02 -
- Letting it sit for 30 minutes transforms the flavors but dont go much longer than 2 hours or the vegetables start to weep
- Using a mandoline or julienne peeler makes prep work twice as fast and gives you those perfect restaurant style strips
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, watching closely because they go from perfect to burned in seconds
- If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything just before serving to maintain that perfect crisp texture