Nutmeg Free Asian Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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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 magic really happens — coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hit of grated ginger come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory all at once. A pinch of ground turmeric gives the whole thing a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties every element together. Many store-bought slaws and bottled dressings sneak in unexpected spices, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's going into the bowl. After just ten minutes of resting, the cabbage softens slightly and soaks up all that bright dressing, turning a simple toss into something that tastes like it took real effort. A scatter of fresh mint over the top before serving adds one final pop of freshness that takes it completely over the edge. Serve it as a side, pile it onto tacos, or eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment here.

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Ingredients

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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