Pecan 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, giving you that bright, tangy, umami-forward flavor without a single drop of soy sauce or anything to second-guess. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, golden undertone that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special than your average side dish. Because the ingredient list is naturally free of tree nuts, you don't have to scan labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Letting the slaw rest for ten minutes before serving is the secret move here; the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that dressing while keeping its satisfying bite. Finish it with torn mint leaves and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, restaurant-worthy touch that takes almost no effort. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a cookout or weeknight dinner table.

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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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