Mango Slaw (Great for Fish Tacos!)
This mango slaw recipe is a crunchy and fruity addition to any dish, and it's especially wonderful for fish or seafood tacos. Made with ripe mango, crunchy cabbage, herbs, and a chili lime seasoning with lime juice.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 62kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage or a mix of green and purple cabbage
- 1 mango ripe but slightly firm, cut into strips or slices
- 1 small jalapeño diced and seeds removed
- 2 scallions thinly sliced, both green and white parts
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped loosely packed
- Juice of 1-2 limes plus the zest
- ½ teaspoon chili lime seasoning I use "Tajin", plus more to taste
- ½ tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine slaw ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, sliced mango, jalapeño, scallions, and cilantro.
- Season: Add the zest of 1 lime, then the juice of 1 or 2 limes (to taste). Season with chili lime seasoning, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss until evenly combined. Taste and adjust as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Enjoy!
Notes
- How to slice cabbage easily: Use a sharp knife, or a mandoline carefully for even slices. If making a large amount, use a food processor with the slicer attachment (and without the bottom blades).
- Best variety of mango: I really like honey mangos (aka ataulfo mango) because they are creamy and not fibrous. Another good one is Kent mango. Try not to use "Tommy Atkins" mangoes, as they can be very fibrous.
- How to pick a ripe mango: Look for a mango that feels slightly soft when pressed and smells sweet and fruity at the stem. For the best flavor, choose one that’s mostly yellow with orange or pink coloring and little to no green.
- Jalapeño: Serrano peppers or any other kind of peppers based on your preference.
- Cilantro: Parsley or basil.
- Scallions: Small-diced onions.
- Can I use frozen mango? Yes, fully thawed and patted dry well.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 899IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg