Rye Free Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, layered with shredded green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro. The dressing is where things get really interesting — coconut aminos bring that deep, savory umami punch without any grain-based soy sauce, making it a smart swap that doesn't sacrifice a single bit of flavor. Fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger round everything out into something bright, tangy, and just a little sweet. A pinch of turmeric adds warmth and a gorgeous golden tint to the whole bowl. The technique is simple: toss, dress, and let it rest for ten minutes so the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that goodness. It works beautifully as a side dish, a taco topper, or piled onto grilled proteins for a fresh contrast. Optional mint and extra lime wedges at the table take it from weeknight easy to genuinely impressive.

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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
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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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