Breastfeeding Friendly Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, built from shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens. 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. When you're nursing, eating a wide variety of nutrient-dense whole foods matters, and this bowl delivers on that front without any fuss. Cabbage and carrots bring fiber and vitamins, ginger adds a gentle warming note, and turmeric lends its golden hue along with its well-loved properties. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl — toss, dress, rest for ten minutes, and it's ready. Optional fresh mint and lime wedges at the table make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant, not just throw together on a weeknight. It works beautifully as a side dish, piled onto grain bowls, or tucked alongside whatever protein you have on hand.
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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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