AIP Friendly Mexican-Style Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant, crunchy slaw brings bold Mexican-inspired flavor to the table without any of the ingredients that make eating out — or grabbing a store-bought version — such a gamble on this protocol. Two kinds of cabbage, julienned carrot, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro give it serious color and texture, while the scallion greens add a mild oniony bite that keeps things protocol-friendly. The dressing is where the magic happens: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lime juice and zest, a touch of honey, turmeric, ginger, and garlic come together into something bright, tangy, and just a little warm with spice. No nightshades, no seed-based oils, no grain-based thickeners — just clean, whole ingredients whisked together in one small bowl. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage relax and soak up all that citrusy dressing, so the flavors are fully developed by the time it hits the table. It serves four and works beautifully alongside grilled proteins, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled onto a bowl — basically anywhere you'd want a fresh, punchy crunch.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and salt until the dressing is smooth and the honey is fully dissolved.
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