High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cilantro-Lime Zucchini Herb Slaw
This bright, crunchy slaw is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the table taste more alive. Shredded zucchini and thinly sliced red cabbage form the base, layered with fresh cilantro, mint, and scallion greens for an herby punch that's genuinely refreshing. The dressing is where it all comes together — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, raw honey, cumin, and turmeric creates something tangy, earthy, and just a little warm all at once. Every single ingredient here is whole and real, which means no sneaky sweeteners or processed additives to navigate — just clean, honest flavor from start to finish. Bottled dressings and store-bought slaws are notorious for hiding unwanted sweeteners, so making this one from scratch puts you completely in control. A squeeze of the salted zucchini before tossing keeps the slaw from going watery, and a handful of pepitas scattered on top right before serving adds a satisfying crunch. It's the kind of recipe you'll reach for again and again — easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough to bring to a cookout.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total), trimmed
- 2 cups red cabbage, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
For the dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using the large holes of a box grater or a julienne peeler, shred the zucchini into long strands into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, toss briefly, and let stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze the zucchini firmly in your hands or in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible. Return the squeezed zucchini to the bowl.
- 2
Add the red cabbage, cilantro, mint, scallion greens, and jalapeño, if using, to the bowl with the zucchini and toss to combine.
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