Hazelnut 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 leans on coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hit of grated ginger for that bright, tangy-savory balance you'd expect from your favorite Asian-inspired side dish. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, golden undertone that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special without any extra effort. Many bottled Asian-style dressings and slaw kits sneak in sesame-adjacent ingredients or mixed nut oils that can be a real concern for anyone navigating tree nut allergies — this one is built entirely from scratch, so you know exactly what's in it. 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 dressing without losing its satisfying bite. Finish it with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime if you have them on hand, and you've got a side dish that's as at home next to grilled chicken as it is piled onto tacos or rice bowls.

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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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