Paraben 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 things get really interesting — coconut aminos bring a savory depth, fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar add brightness, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without tipping into sweetness. Freshly grated ginger and ground turmeric give it a subtle warmth that makes the whole bowl feel alive. Many store-bought dressings and condiments sneak in preservatives that people avoiding parabens and synthetic additives need to watch out for, but every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food based, so you know exactly what you're eating. A quick ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that flavor while keeping its satisfying bite. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it on hand — it's optional, but it adds a cool, herby lift that takes the dish to another level. This is the kind of side that disappears fast at the table.

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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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