Caffeine Free Asian Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, layered with shredded green and red cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro. The dressing is where things get really interesting — coconut aminos bring a savory depth, while fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger create a bright, tangy-sweet balance that coats every strand beautifully. A pinch of ground turmeric gives the whole bowl a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes this feel a little more special than your average side salad. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap out any ingredients — it's just clean, wholesome produce and a pantry-friendly dressing. Letting the slaw rest for ten minutes before serving is a small but important step; the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that flavor without losing its satisfying bite. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it on hand — it adds a cool, herby lift that takes the whole dish up a notch. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, stuff it into wraps, or eat it straight from the bowl — it holds up beautifully either way.
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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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