Mango slaw recipe. The beautiful mix of red and green cabbages, juicy mango, crunchy carrots, and the flavorful vinegar-lime dressing that ties everything together summarizes the refreshing and balancing flavors of this salad. This incredibly versatile slaw is vibrant, sweet, tangy, and perfectly pairs with almost everything you throw at it.
Why I Love This Vibrant Tropical Slaw
It’s summer and that calls for something fresh, vibrant and crisp. And there’s one dish that delivers all these three elements better than anything else, salads. I personally think it’s one of the best summer dishes designed to enhance the flavors of your meal. And the fruity freshness that comes from seasonal fruits, in this case mango, can transform it into something new.
Mangoes are always a favorite of mine. You can simply scoop out the flesh, add it to smoothies, or layer desserts and cakes. No matter how you want to enjoy these yellow beauties, they are juicy, sweet, and loaded with that unique tropical flavor that turns any dish into something delicious. In this recipe, the sweetness of the mango contrasts the crisp cabbage and the tang of vinegar and lime. Honestly, the vibrant colors alone makes this slaw irresistible and brings in refreshing sunshine vibes.
Key Ingredients In Mango Slaw
- Mango - Ripe and firm mango adding the sweetness.
- Cabbage - The crunchy base ingredient of the slaw.
- Red onion - Adds tang and turns slightly pickled with the help of vinegar.
- Rice vinegar - Softens the cabbage and onions, and brightens the slaw.
- Lime juice - Use fresh and not bottled.
How To Make Mango Slaw
Prep the veggies and mango - Start with thinly slicing cabbage onions and carrot. Peel and slice the mangoes.
Toss with the seasonings - In this recipe, we are going to use a very light dressing with just two ingredients, rice vinegar and lime juice. However, you can always taste and adjust the seasonings for your taste. Apart from these two key ingredients, salt and pepper are also essential to balance the flavor profile. Also, make sure the veggies are lightly coated with the dressing to avoid soggy cabbage and onions.
How To Serve Mango Slaw
- Side salad for anything grilled like shrimp (prawns), fish, chicken.
- Rice bowls
- Burgers or sliders with salmon, chicken or vegetable.
- Tacos
- Pan fried tofu
- Spring rolls
- Sandwiches including banh-mi
- Pulled pork or lamb
- Sloppy joes
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Ingredients
- ½ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- ½ cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup carrots, cut into thin sticks
- 1 ripe firm mango, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Juice from 1 small lime
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (cilantro) optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place red cabbage, green cabbage, onions, carrots and mango in a large bowl.
- Add rice vinegar and lime juice.
- Toss.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Optional heat - Sriracha, jalapeños, or cayenne pepper.
- Optional extras - Crushed peanuts or cashew nuts.
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Diva says
Sunaina says
Served it with pulled lamb and it was amazing!
Chefduo says
Simple and delicious, love that it doesn't need mayo.
Okra345 says
Delicious. I also added some jalapenos.