Red Meat Allergy Friendly Asian Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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Red Meat Allergy Friendly Asian Cabbage Slaw

This vibrant, crunchy slaw is a serious crowd-pleaser, layered with shredded green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro for a bowl that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The real star is the dressing — a bright, tangy blend of coconut aminos, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and avocado oil, warmed up with fresh ginger and a touch of turmeric. It comes together in minutes and coats every strand of cabbage beautifully after a short rest. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this kind of dish is a natural win — it's built entirely on fresh produce and pantry staples, with zero hidden animal proteins to worry about. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring that savory depth without any of the usual label-reading stress. A scatter of fresh mint at the end lifts the whole thing and makes it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Serve it as a standalone lunch, pile it alongside grilled chicken or fish, or bring it to a potluck where it will absolutely disappear first.

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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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