Dairy 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, layering shredded green and red cabbage with julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens into something that looks as good as it tastes. The real magic is in the dressing — coconut aminos bring a savory, umami-rich depth that works beautifully in place of traditional soy sauce, while fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger keep things bright and lively. A touch of turmeric adds a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties everything together. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — it just works. Letting the slaw rest for ten minutes before serving is a small but important step; the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that punchy dressing without losing its satisfying bite. Finish it with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime for an extra layer of freshness that makes the whole bowl pop. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled proteins, tucking it into tacos, or eating it straight from the bowl, this slaw is the kind of side dish 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 (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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