Beef Free Asian Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, layering shredded green and red cabbage with julienned carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro into a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The real magic is the dressing — coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hit of grated ginger come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory without a drop of soy sauce or anything that could sneak in unwanted ingredients. A pinch of ground turmeric gives the whole thing a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes this feel like so much more than a simple side dish. Letting the slaw rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the cabbage just enough to soak up all that bright, punchy dressing. A scatter of fresh mint at the end lifts everything and adds a cool, herby finish that keeps each bite interesting. This works beautifully alongside grilled fish or tofu, tucked into tacos, or piled onto a grain bowl — honestly, it's the kind of flexible, crowd-pleasing recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, avocado oil, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform in color.
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