Rye Free Asian Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, layering shredded green and red cabbage with julienned 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, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger that comes together in minutes and coats every strand beautifully. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that savory, umami depth you'd expect from a soy-based sauce without any grain-derived ingredients, which makes it a smart swap for anyone navigating grain sensitivities. A pinch of ground turmeric gives the dressing a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties everything together. After just ten minutes of resting, the cabbage softens slightly and soaks up all that punchy flavor, so you get the perfect balance of tender and crisp in every bite. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, aromatic finish 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 good.

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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
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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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