Seed Oil Free Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, layering shredded green and red cabbage with julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro into a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is where things get really interesting — coconut aminos bring that savory, umami-forward depth you'd expect from a classic Asian-style sauce, while fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey create a bright, balanced tang that keeps you going back for another forkful. Melted coconut oil stands in as the fat base, meaning the whole recipe is completely free of refined vegetable and seed oils without sacrificing any of the richness you want in a good dressing. A little freshly grated ginger and ground turmeric round everything out with warmth and a subtle earthiness. After just ten minutes of resting, the cabbage softens slightly and soaks up all those flavors, transforming from a simple mix of raw vegetables into something genuinely craveable. Finish it with torn mint leaves and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, herby lift that makes this slaw feel like it belongs at a restaurant table. It works beautifully as a side dish, a taco topper, or piled onto grilled proteins — endlessly versatile and surprisingly easy to pull together.
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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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