Breastfeeding Friendly Asian Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant, crunchy slaw is exactly the kind of dish that feels light and refreshing while still delivering serious flavor. Two kinds of cabbage and julienned carrots form a colorful base, and the dressing — built on coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, ginger, and a touch of honey — ties everything together with a bright, tangy-sweet kick. Turmeric gives the whole bowl a warm golden hue and brings along its well-loved anti-inflammatory properties, which many nursing parents actively seek out during the postpartum period. Ginger is another standout here, long celebrated for supporting digestion and overall wellness, and it shows up fresh and finely grated so you get the full benefit. The ingredients are wholesome and straightforward, with no processed additives or anything you'd want to second-guess while breastfeeding. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that dressing, and a handful of fresh mint scattered on top at the end makes it feel genuinely special. Serve it as a side, pile it onto grain bowls, or eat it straight from the bowl — it's that good.
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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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