Sesame Free Asian Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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This vibrant slaw brings together crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro in a bowl that's as colorful as it is crunchy. The real star is the dressing — a bright, tangy blend of coconut aminos, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, avocado oil, ginger, and turmeric that delivers all the bold, umami-forward flavor you'd expect from an Asian-inspired dish. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce here, which also means the dressing is completely free of the sesame oil and sesame-based condiments that typically sneak into slaws like this one. That swap matters more than you'd think, since bottled Asian dressings and even restaurant versions almost always contain sesame in some form. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up every drop of that punchy dressing without losing its satisfying bite. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it on hand — it adds a cool, herby lift that takes the whole thing up a notch. This one works equally well as a standalone side, a taco topper, or a base for grilled proteins.

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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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