Citric Acid Free Asian Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Crunchy, colorful, and packed with bold flavor, this cabbage slaw brings together two kinds of shredded cabbage, sweet carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro in a bowl that looks as vibrant as it tastes. The dressing is where things really shine — coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory all at once. Avoiding citric acid as an additive can be tricky with store-bought dressings and pre-made slaws, which often sneak it in as a preservative, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that dressing without losing its satisfying crunch. Ground turmeric adds a warm, earthy note and gives the whole dish a gorgeous golden tint. A scatter of fresh mint at the end is optional but genuinely worth it — it lifts everything and makes the slaw feel a little more special. This one works as a side, a topping for tacos or grilled proteins, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the slaw

3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
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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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