High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this vibrant slaw brings together two kinds of cabbage, julienned carrots, cilantro, and scallion greens for a colorful mix that looks as good as it tastes. The real star is the creamy avocado dressing — mashed smooth and whisked with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and cumin — which coats every strand without a drop of added sugar or processed sweetener in sight. That matters more than you might think, because bottled dressings and store-bought slaws are notorious hiding spots for high fructose corn syrup, even in products that look perfectly innocent on the shelf. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. A touch of jalapeño adds gentle heat if you want it, and a 10-minute rest before serving lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that citrusy, herby goodness. It's the kind of side dish that works alongside tacos, grilled proteins, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a fork.
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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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