Almond Free Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, built from shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and a hit of jalapeño heat if you're feeling bold. What really sets it apart is the creamy avocado dressing — mashed smooth and whisked together with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of cumin — which coats every strand without relying on any dairy, mayo, or nut-based ingredients. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, packaged slaws and bottled dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives, so making this entirely from scratch puts you fully in control. The dressing comes together in minutes and delivers that rich, satisfying creaminess you'd expect from something far more complicated. A short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret step — it lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the lime and cumin to bloom into something genuinely craveable. Pile it onto tacos, serve it alongside grilled protein, or eat it straight from the bowl with a fork. Either way, it disappears fast.
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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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