This Mango Avocado Jalapeno Cole Slaw is some seriously delicious coleslaw. Here in Georgia, it is already almost like summer, so we are grilling and eating salads and coleslaw, and generally enjoying the warm weather. I do not like to be cold, so I am just so thankful when it gets warm, and I can enjoy eating cold things again.
I have made this recipe with different fruits over the years – usually peaches, so you don’t have to stick to mango if you don’t want to, but it was really wonderful like this. And, any of the ingredients could be increased or decreased for your own personal taste. I know the more mango and avocado the better, in my opinion.
Mango Avocado Jalapeno Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- 6 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- lemon juice to prevent the avocado from browning.
- 1 avocado, chopped and tossed in lemon juice
- 1 mango, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used light.)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss together all ingredients until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. I would serve it within a couple of hours.
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I love anything with mangoes. This looks delicious. You’re so lucky to live in GA and have summer weather already. 🙂
The mango, avocado, and jalapeño combination gives this slaw a useful balance of sweetness, creaminess, and heat. Since the recipe is framed as warm-weather food alongside grilling and salads, serving it soon after mixing seems sensible: avocado is at its best before it softens too much, while the cabbage can still keep some crunch. A small squeeze of citrus would also help the flavors stay bright and complement the mango.
This combination works especially well because it balances several textures in one bowl: crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, and soft mango. To keep that contrast intact, it helps to prepare the fruit and avocado close to serving time and dress the slaw gradually instead of all at once. The jalapeno can be adjusted by removing seeds and membranes for a gentler heat, while a little acidity keeps the sweetness from taking over. That makes it a flexible side for warm-weather meals and grilling.
The combination of mango, avocado, and jalapeño makes this slaw feel especially suited to warm-weather meals, when something cool can still have plenty of contrast. The sweet fruit and creamy avocado seem like a thoughtful counterweight to the jalapeño, rather than heat being the whole point. I also like the idea of serving it alongside grilling, since a bright slaw can keep a richer main dish from feeling too heavy. texture is probably the detail that makes this combination memorable: crisp cabbage, soft avocado, and juicy mango all bring something different to each bite.
The contrast of mango, avocado, and jalapeño makes this slaw sound especially fitting for warm-weather meals. Since the post mentions grilling alongside salads and coleslaw, a useful serving approach would be to keep the slaw chilled until the food comes off the grill, then add it at the last moment so the ingredients stay fresh. It also sounds like a bright counterpoint to richer grilled dishes, with the jalapeño providing a little lift rather than making the whole plate heavy.
Mango, avocado, and jalapeno give this slaw a useful contrast of sweetness, richness, and heat, especially for warm-weather meals. To keep that contrast clear, it can help to add the avocado near serving time and adjust the jalapeno gradually, since both ripeness and pepper heat can vary. A little acidity also helps the mango read as bright rather than overly sweet. These small choices make the salad easier to tailor alongside grilled food without changing its fresh character.
The combination of mango, avocado, and jalapeño gives this slaw a lively balance of sweetness, creaminess, and heat. It also fits naturally with the warm-weather grilling and salad meals described here, while still feeling more substantial than a basic cabbage side. Keeping the ingredients in clear proportions seems especially important when adjusting the recipe for different numbers of guests, since the jalapeño can quickly become dominant.