Eggless Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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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 cumin — which delivers that rich, coating texture you'd normally expect from a mayo-based slaw, no eggs required. It's a smart workaround for anyone who loves a creamy dressing but wants to keep things clean and plant-forward. The lime juice does double duty here, brightening the whole bowl while also keeping the avocado dressing from oxidizing too quickly. A short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret step that softens the cabbage just enough and lets all those flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Pile it onto tacos, serve it alongside grilled protein, or eat it straight from the bowl — it holds up beautifully either way.

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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
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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