High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 feels both light and deeply satisfying. The dressing is where it really shines — coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, bringing that savory umami depth without any of the sweeteners commonly snuck into bottled Asian-style condiments. Fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a single tablespoon of honey keep things bright and balanced, so you're getting real, recognizable sweetness rather than the processed kind hiding in store-bought dressings. Grated ginger and ground turmeric round out the flavor with a gentle warmth that makes every bite feel intentional. After just ten minutes of resting, the cabbage softens slightly and soaks up the dressing beautifully — no cooking required, no complicated technique. A scatter of fresh mint at the end is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a cool, herby finish that takes the whole bowl up a notch. It's the kind of side dish that disappears fast and has everyone asking what's in the dressing.
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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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