AIP Friendly Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw
Crunchy, colorful, and packed with bright flavor, this cabbage slaw is the kind of side dish that makes a whole meal feel more exciting. Two kinds of cabbage, sweet carrots, and fresh herbs create a gorgeous mix of textures, while the dressing brings a punchy, tangy depth that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The real trick here is the dressing — coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that savory, umami-forward backbone without any of the grains or legumes that are off the table on an elimination-style protocol. Fresh ginger and turmeric add warmth and a subtle earthiness, and a touch of honey rounds everything out beautifully. Because the whole recipe is built from whole-food, compliant ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. A quick 10-minute rest after tossing lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that dressing, so every bite is fully coated and satisfying. Serves four, and honestly disappears fast.
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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 (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro. Toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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