Seeds 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 shredded green and red cabbage with julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro into something that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is where things get really interesting — coconut aminos bring that savory, umami depth without soy, while fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and grated ginger create a bright, tangy-sweet balance that coats every strand beautifully. A touch of turmeric adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue to the whole bowl. Many Asian-inspired dressings lean on sesame oil or sesame seeds as a core flavor, which makes this style of slaw tricky to navigate — but this version skips them entirely without sacrificing any of the complexity you'd expect. Melted coconut oil steps in to give the dressing a silky, rounded body that clings to the vegetables perfectly. After just ten minutes of resting, the cabbage softens slightly and drinks up all those bold flavors, making it ideal as a side dish, a topping for tacos, or a base for grilled proteins. Finish it with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime for a dish that feels fresh, lively, and completely satisfying.

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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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