Black Pepper 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 something that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is where the real magic happens — coconut aminos bring a savory depth, while fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar keep things bright and tangy, all balanced out by a touch of honey and avocado oil. A teaspoon of freshly grated ginger and a hint of ground turmeric give the whole thing a warm, aromatic backbone without any heat or bite. For anyone avoiding black pepper, that's actually the tricky part with most Asian-inspired slaws — so many dressings lean on it heavily, but this one delivers full, complex flavor through its other ingredients alone. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that dressing, making every forkful deeply satisfying rather than raw and sharp. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it on hand, and you've got a side dish that works beautifully alongside grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or honestly eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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