High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant, crunchy slaw is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate look and taste better. Shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro come together in a bowl that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The real star is the dressing — a bright, punchy blend of coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, and turmeric that delivers serious depth without a drop of processed sweetener. Coconut aminos steps in where conventional soy sauce would normally sneak in unwanted additives, and honey keeps the sweetness clean and natural. Skipping high fructose corn syrup in a dressing like this can be tricky when you reach for bottled options at the store, but making it from scratch here means you know exactly what's going in. A quick ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that flavor before you scatter on fresh mint and a squeeze of extra lime. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in your back pocket for weeknight dinners, cookouts, and everything in between.
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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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