BHA & BHT Free Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

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This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, built from two kinds of cabbage, sweet carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro — all tossed in a punchy dressing that comes together in minutes. The dressing skips soy sauce and bottled condiments entirely, leaning instead on coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey for that bright, tangy-sweet flavor you want from an Asian-inspired dish. That matters because many store-bought dressings and sauces quietly contain BHA or BHT as preservatives, and even some soy sauces sneak in additives you'd never expect. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and whole — grated ginger, ground turmeric, melted coconut oil — so you know exactly what's going into the bowl. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that flavor without losing its satisfying bite. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lime at the end take it from simple side dish to something you'd genuinely be proud to put on the table. It's the kind of slaw that disappears fast, whether you're piling it onto tacos, serving it alongside grilled proteins, or just eating it straight from the bowl.

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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 (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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