AIP Friendly Apple Cider Coleslaw

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(8)

Crisp, colorful, and genuinely refreshing, this coleslaw brings together shredded green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrot, and delicate scallion greens in a bowl that looks as vibrant as it tastes. The dressing is where the magic happens — apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and fresh ginger whisk into something bright and lightly sweet without a single ingredient that conflicts with autoimmune protocol guidelines. So many store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are loaded with mustard, eggs, or additives that make them completely off-limits, but every component here is clean and straightforward. A 30-minute rest in the fridge lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the ginger and vinegar to really sink in, so the flavor payoff is well worth the wait. It serves six, making it an easy side for a weeknight dinner or a dish to bring to a gathering where you need something you can actually eat. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley if you have it on hand — it adds a pop of color and a herby lift that ties everything together beautifully.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the slaw

½ medium head green cabbage (about 5 cups shredded)
¼ medium head red cabbage (about 2 cups shredded)
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)

For the dressing

3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
Ingredient note
AIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/2 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced scallion greens in a large mixing bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, and salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is cohesive.

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