For the dressing:
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- sriracha, to taste
For the salad:
- 1 head red cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 barely ripe ataulfo mangos (or one large mango), peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces, plus more whole leaves for topping
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces, plus more whole leaves for topping
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews, peanuts, or both, chopped
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Make the dressing: In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the garlic, ginger, maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Secure the lid, and shake until emulsified. Taste and add sriracha to your liking.