Nutrition Facts for Caribbean coleslaw with orange mango dressing

Caribbean Coleslaw with Orange Mango Dressing

Bright, zesty, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Caribbean Coleslaw with Orange Mango Dressing is a vibrant twist on a classic side dish. Packed with crisp green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, this coleslaw is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The star of the show is the luscious orange mango dressing, made with pureed mango, fresh orange and lime juice, honey, and a hint of ginger for a tantalizing balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing complement to grilled meats and seafood. Try it chilled for even more flavor—a true tropical escape on your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100
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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Green cabbage
  • 2 cups Red cabbage
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 1 medium Mango
  • 1 cup Orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and chop the scallions into thin slices. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

To prepare the dressing, peel and dice the mango, then puree it in a blender until smooth.

Step 6

Add the orange juice, lime juice, honey, olive oil, grated fresh ginger, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the mango puree. Blend again until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Pour the orange mango dressing over the vegetable mixture in the bowl.

Step 8

Toss everything together until the veggies are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Let the coleslaw sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or store it in the refrigerator for up to a day for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (1366.0g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 803.2
Total Fat 31.7g 0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1428.2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g 0%
Total Sugars 88.3g
Protein 14.6g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 373.6mg 0%
Iron 6.4mg 0%
Potassium 3057.6mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%
Protein: 6.8%
Carbs: 60.0%