Fish 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 kick of jalapeño 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 a drop of dairy or anything from the sea. So many store-bought slaws and dressings sneak in anchovy paste, Worcestershire, or other fish-derived ingredients, but here every component is straightforward and plant-based from start to finish. The dressing comes together in one small bowl and gets poured right over the vegetables, making this an incredibly low-effort side that still tastes like you put in serious work. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the lime and cumin to bloom into something genuinely craveable. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a cookout, pairs beautifully alongside grilled proteins, or holds its own as a light lunch straight from the bowl.
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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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