Wheat 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 green and red cabbage with julienned carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro into a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is where things really shine — coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring that deep, savory umami punch without any wheat, making it a genuinely smart swap that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Bright lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and freshly grated ginger round everything out into something tangy, a little sweet, and completely addictive. A pinch of turmeric gives the dressing a warm golden hue and ties the whole thing together visually. After just ten minutes of resting, the cabbage softens slightly and soaks up every bit of that dressing, so each forkful is fully loaded with flavor. A scatter of fresh mint over the top is optional, but it adds a cool, herby finish that takes the dish from great to genuinely memorable. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled proteins or eating it straight from the bowl, this is the kind of side that disappears fast.

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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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