Low Iodine Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this vibrant slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show at any table. Two kinds of cabbage, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and a hit of jalapeño give it serious texture and color before the dressing even enters the picture. The real magic is the avocado-based dressing — mashed smooth and whisked together with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and cumin, it's creamy without relying on any dairy or mayonnaise. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, that matters a lot, since so many creamy slaws lean on ingredients that can quietly complicate things. Every component here is straightforward and plant-based, so you can toss it together with confidence. A quick 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows all those citrusy, herby flavors to meld into something genuinely craveable. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into lettuce wraps, or eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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