Description
This vibrant Mango Slaw combines sweet mango, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing summer side dish. Perfect for barbecues or picnics, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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 bowl, combine the diced mango, shredded green cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro. This should take about 5 minutes to mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, salt, and pepper. This step should take about 2 minutes until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the mango and vegetable mixture. Gently stir until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing, being careful not to crush the delicate mango pieces. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Let the slaw mixture rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. You will notice the colors intensifying and the ingredients softening slightly.
- The mango slaw can now be served cold or at room temperature. It works great as a side dish or a light main course. Check the consistency and taste before serving to ensure everything is well-seasoned.
- For extra crunch, serve the slaw immediately after mixing with the dressing before the vegetables become too soft. This keeps the texture fresh and crisp.
- Store any leftover slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to consume it within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Avoid letting the slaw sit too long as the vegetables will become softer. Serve it fresh after preparation or within 10 minutes. Experiment with the ingredient ratios to find your perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.