Legume 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 two kinds of cabbage with julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens for a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is where things get really interesting — coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that deep, savory umami hit without any legume-derived ingredients, which is often the trickiest part of building an Asian-inspired sauce from scratch. Fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger round it out into something bright, tangy, and just a little sweet. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and gives the dressing a gorgeous golden hue. After a quick ten-minute rest, the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that flavor while still holding its satisfying bite. Finish it with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a side dish that works beautifully alongside grilled proteins, tucked into lettuce wraps, or eaten 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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