Jicama Mango Slaw with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A sweet-tart slaw featuring jicama, ripe mango, and fresh cilantro in a zesty lime dressing. This general-inspired salads (vegetarian, gluten-free) ready in about 15 minutes blends medium (12 oz) jicama, medium mango, red cabbage into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 125 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium (12 oz) jicama
• 1 medium mango
• 1 cup red cabbage
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 3 tbsp cilantro
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, the juice and zest of 1 lime, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to create the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz shredded jicama, 1 medium diced mango, 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Stir in 3 tbsp chopped cilantro and let the slaw rest for 10 minutes before serving.