Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
Light and refreshing, this **fresh mango slaw** is the perfect summer side dish. After making it countless times for family cookouts, I’ve perfected the balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The crispy cabbage and juicy mango chunks are irresistible. Try it with my **Easy Ginger Garlic Broth with Rice Noodles** for a complete meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Ginger Garlic Broth with Rice Noodles and Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts.
Why This Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing Is Pure Comfort
- Tangy lime and honey dressing
- Crispy cabbage and carrots
- Juicy mango chunks
- Easy to make ahead
What You'll Need for Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 large mango
- 1 small red cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Optional: Lime wedges
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- mango: Ripe but firm mango works best.
- red cabbage: Save the outer leaves for another use.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Mandoline slicer — Ensures even, thin slices for perfect slaw texture. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes quick work of blending the dressing. → See on Amazon
How to Make Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
- Prepare the slaw: Peel and dice the mango. Thinly slice the cabbage, carrots, and red onion. Combine in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and serve: Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
- : For a milder slaw, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them.
- Common mistake and fix: If the dressing is too tart, add more honey to balance the flavors.
- : Make ahead: The slaw can be prepared up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator without dressing, then toss with dressing just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator without dressing, then toss with dressing just before serving.
Freezing Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not necessary. Microwave: Not necessary.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a milder slaw, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them.
- Best substitution: No substitutions needed for this recipe.
- Make-ahead: Prepare up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator without dressing, then toss with dressing just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the dressing is too tart, add more honey to balance the flavors.
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Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large mango
- 1 small red cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small red onion
Seasonings
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw: Peel and dice the mango. Thinly slice the cabbage, carrots, and red onion. Combine in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and serve: Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a milder slaw, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them.
- Best substitution: No substitutions needed for this recipe.
- Make-ahead: Prepare up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator without dressing, then toss with dressing just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the dressing is too tart, add more honey to balance the flavors.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not necessary.
- Microwave reheat: Not necessary.
- Make ahead: Prepare up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator without dressing, then toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing FAQs
Yes, prepare up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator without dressing, then toss with dressing just before serving.
Ensure you're using a ripe but firm mango and toss the slaw with dressing just before serving.
Not recommended for freezing. The texture of the cabbage and carrots will suffer.
The air fryer is not necessary for this recipe.
Pineapple can be used as a substitute, but it will change the flavor profile.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Best Fresh Mango Slaw Recipe with Lime and Honey Dressing and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
