When were mangos introduced to America?

Mangoes were introduced to America in the early 20th Century and canreach 60 feet in height. David Fairchild of beautiful Fairchild Gardens in Coral Gables , Florida, brought Mangoes to America. (If you have never been to Fairchild Gardens, it's a Miami area MUST SEE!) Mango is a member of the Cashew family .

How can you ripen a mango?

An unripe mango will absolutely refuse to ripen any further when placed in a fridge, says Jeff Wasielewski, a tropical fruit expert at the University of Florida , Miami-Dade County. Instead, he recommends keeping an unripe mango at room temperature in a brown paper bag with other fruit to help speed its ripening. As they sit at room temperature, unripe mangoes will gradually become sweeter and softer — you’ll know they’re truly ripe by their fragrant, pineapple-like scent and slight “give” when squeezed.

The Best Mango Slaw for Fish Tacos

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This delicious, vacation-inspired Mango Slaw is bright and crunchy, perfect for fish tacos or a healthy tropical coleslaw side dish. It is an easy, uncomplicated recipe for a party or barbecue. It is paired with a Creamy Mango Lime Vinaigrette.

Author: Sherie Friedlander
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Total Time: 22 Minutes
Yield: 8 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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3 Mangos – buy fresh ripe Mangoes. Any Mango will work in this recipe.
2 cups Red Cabbage – profoundly healthful and has that sweet crunch
3 Cups White Cabbage – We eat a lot of cabbage here at Delectable Food Life
1 cup Shredded Carrots – Buy a bag of shredded carrots or shred in a Food Processor
2 Cups Jicama – known as a Mexican Potato, is sweet and crunchy
1/2 cup Red Onion – You can also use Scallions if you prefer
1/3 cup Olive Oil – buy the BEST!
1/2 cup Vegan or Classic Mayonnaise (I used Sir Kensington)
2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar – adds brightness
2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar or Honey
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice – the juice of fresh limes is so much better than bottled
Salt and Pepper

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Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Slaw Ingredients

Score the Mango and peel away the outside. You can slice off the fruit and cut it into medium cubes. Cut over a dish and keep that delicious mango juice for the salad.
Slice the Red and Green cabbage very thin. Alternatively, you can use bagged sliced cabbage.
Shred the Carrots or use a bag of shredded Carrots.
Peel the Jicama and slice the Jicama into skinny strips.
Cut the Red Onion into small dice.
Place all ingredients in a large bowl

Step 2 – Make the Mango Lime Salad Dressing

Blend all these ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth!

1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon fresh cracked Pepper
Juice of 2 Limes
2 tablespoons Agave Nectar or Honey
1 Cup Mango

Step 3 – Assemble the Mango Slaw

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl! Serve immediately or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a potluck or barbecue.

Make sure your mango is ripe to enjoy the full flavor of this salad.

Find it online: https://delectablefoodlife.com/miami-mango-coleslaw-recipe/