Macadamia 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 for anyone who wants a little heat. What makes it genuinely special is the dressing — a creamy, mashed avocado base brightened with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and ground cumin that comes together without any dairy or processed ingredients. It coats every strand beautifully and tastes far more indulgent than the clean ingredient list would suggest. Many creamy slaws lean on store-bought dressings that can hide all kinds of unexpected additives, but here you control exactly what goes in the bowl. The ten-minute rest before serving is a small but important step — it lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the lime and cumin to fully bloom into the dressing. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into lettuce wraps, or eat it straight from the bowl as a light, satisfying side.
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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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