Oats 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 two kinds of cabbage with sweet carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro for a dish that looks as good as it tastes. The real star is the dressing — a bright, tangy blend of coconut aminos, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and freshly grated ginger that comes together in minutes and coats every strand beautifully. A pinch of ground turmeric gives the whole thing a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes it feel a little more special than your average side salad. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. Letting the slaw rest for a few minutes before serving is the small but important step that softens the cabbage just enough and lets those bold flavors meld together. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it on hand — it adds a cool, aromatic lift that takes the whole bowl to another level. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into tacos, or eat it straight from the bowl; it's that kind of recipe.

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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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