Artificial Flavors Free Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch — shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens all tossed together in a bowl that practically begs to be eaten. The dressing is where things get really interesting: coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric come together into something bright, tangy, and just a little sweet. Every single flavor in that dressing comes from a real, whole ingredient — no flavor packets, no mystery extracts, nothing that reads like a chemistry experiment on the label. That matters more than it might seem, because a lot of bottled Asian-inspired dressings and sauces quietly rely on artificial flavoring agents to hit those savory, umami-forward notes. Here, coconut aminos do the heavy lifting naturally, delivering that deep, slightly sweet soy-sauce vibe without any of the additives. A quick ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that dressing, and a handful of fresh mint and a squeeze of lime at the end takes it completely over the top. It works beautifully as a side, a taco topper, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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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
- 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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