Mango season is officially here in South Florida and while I don't have a mango tree I have plenty of friends that do, and lucky for me they are happy to share their harvest.
It's been a sweltering summer and the thought of cooking a huge meal is exhausting. We've been grilling mostly but need a few new side dishes to add to our rotation. Guacamole is usually our go-to when we're eating tacos, but last week there were no ripe avocados in sight {can you imagine?!}. I always enjoy the fresh cabbage slaw that our local taco truck adds so figured I can create something with mangoes in it.
After a few searches online I saw that mango slaw was actually a real thing and I got to improvising and developed the recipe for this easy-to-make yet versatile dish. Seriously we've been making this so much it's now a staple in our house!
Ingredients
- ½ a red cabbage
- 2-3 ripe mangoes {diced or thinly sliced}
- 1 cup of chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- juice of 1 grapefruit
- juice + zest of 1 navel or blood orange
- 1 jalapeno sliced {add more seeds if you want some extra heat}
- ÂĽ cup of white wine vinegar
- salt + pepper to taste
- a few dashes of garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash and then grate the red cabbage, place in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and make sure to taste make salt + pepper adjustments as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can develop. This slaw is great on tacos or as a side {or even on it's own as a quick snack!}
Caribbean Mango Slaw | Photo & Recipe by Michelle Lara
