Low Sugar Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw
Crisp, colorful, and packed with bright flavor, this crunchy slaw brings together two kinds of cabbage, sweet carrots, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño for a side dish that genuinely earns its place at the table. The real star is the creamy avocado dressing — mashed smooth and whisked with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and cumin — which coats every shred without a drop of added sweetener. Most store-bought slaws and dressings sneak in sugar or honey, so making your own from scratch is the only way to be sure what's actually in the bowl. The avocado does the heavy lifting here, giving the dressing a rich, velvety texture that feels indulgent even though every ingredient is completely clean. A ten-minute rest before serving is worth the wait — the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that citrusy, cumin-spiced goodness. Pile it onto tacos, serve it alongside grilled protein, or eat it straight from the bowl with a fork. It's the kind of recipe that makes eating without added sugar feel like zero sacrifice.
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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
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
For the dressing
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and flesh scooped out
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cilantro, scallion greens, and jalapeño (if using) in a large mixing bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, mash the avocado flesh with a fork until smooth with no large lumps remaining. Whisk in the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is cohesive and pourable — it should be thick enough to coat a spoon but thin enough to drizzle.
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