Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw recipe is a cool, crisp salad–perfect for hot weather! This mango cucumber salad takes only 15 minutes to make!

mango cucumber summer slaw

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We love a good mango salad for summer. This Mango Cucumber Salad is a refreshing combination of cool crisp cucumbers, sweet ripe mango, and finely chopped veggies with a refreshingly tangy vinaigrette. It’s also gorgeous for summer entertaining.

Remember when hosting, that not everything needs to be made from scratch. Take shortcuts when you need to. I’m just not sure about shortcuts with slaw. I’d love to hear what you think … sometimes store-bought isn’t that good. Which is why we love this recipe!

Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw

For today’s recipe, this Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw, I’ve yet to find it store-bought, and taste so good. We love it served with chicken, kebabs (yummy summer grilling), and burgers.

a bowl of mango cucumber summer slaw

Mango Cucumber Salad Ingredients

This lovely, fresh, summer slaw is made with cucumber, mango, cabbage (of course), bell peppers, and of course jalapeños. Don’t forget the fresh herbs!

All you need are these ingredients:

  • Cucumber
  • Mango
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Baby bell peppers
  • Jalapeño pepper
  • Mint or cilantro, or both
  • Kosher salt
  • Sesame oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Lime juice
  • Honey or granulated sugar
  • Sesame seeds, black, white or both
  • Coconut aminos, or soy sauce
  • Fish sauce

mixed vegetables with dressing in a bowl

What are the different types of coleslaw?

There are so many versions of savory mango salad recipes and slaws. This Prosciutto Wrapped Mango Salad is not a slaw, but is so good with mango.

Also, here’s another favorite Orange Cranberry Summer Slaw Salad that we love to serve for company!

thin slices of Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw

How do you make Mango Cucumber Salad (Asian style)

  1. Whisk together sesame oil, seeds, rice vinegar, sugar, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), fish sauce, lime, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  2. Toss the dressing in a large bowl with vegetables, mango, and herbs.
  3. Serve slaw on burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, sliders, or as a side dish!

overheat shot of a bowl of saladHow do you store summer slaw?

Make ahead and keep in the fridge for a few hours before serving. We don’t recommend making and storing overnight, because the slaw (cucumbers and mango) can get a little soft.

Serve fresh the day of – the best!

But … you can prep the night before. I would add the dressing right before serving.

Of course, leftovers are great in wraps or sandwiches the next day.

strips of cucumber and mango for slaw

How do you make a mango salad dressing?

This salad dressing is more of a vinaigrette.

In a small bowl, add the sesame oil, seeds, rice vinegar, sugar, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), fish sauce, lime, and salt. Whisk together until blended.

Optional to mash up some mango and add to the dressing for a more “mango” flavor.

overheat shot of a bowl of salad

This quote sums up hosting … it’s never a waste of time. Never.

“For is there any practice less selfish, any labor less alienated, any time less wasted, than preparing something delicious and nourishing for people you love?” ― Michael Pollan

Something always fantastic comes from having people over, whether the words spoken, stories shared, recipe inspired, or even physical touch.

That doesn’t mean I’m not doing last-minute things. Hosting is never perfect, and timing always gets off, at least for me.

We love to hug our guests when they walk through the door! You, too?

Recipes to serve with a mango slaw

Serve slaw on burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, sliders, or as a side dish!

Happy hosting!

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Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw

Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw recipe is a cool, crisp salad--perfect for hot weather! This mango cucumber salad takes only 15 minutes to make!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ large cucumber, split lengthwise, seeded, and julienned
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 6 baby bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and julienned
  • cup roughly chopped mint or cilantro, or both

make the vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ Tbsp honey or granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, black, white or both
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos, or soy sauce
  • ½ tsp fish sauce

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together sesame oil, salt, rice vinegar, lime, sugar, seeds, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), and fish sauce. Whisk until blended.
  • Prepare the veggies, mango, and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss.
  • Serve slaw on burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, sliders, or as a side dish!

Notes

Reposted July 2019
Cuisine: Thai
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 490mg, Potassium: 216mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1386IU, Vitamin C: 61mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg
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