MSG Free Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this cilantro lime slaw is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate taste better. Two kinds of cabbage and julienned carrots give it serious texture, while scallion greens, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño keep every bite lively and interesting. The real star 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 anything processed or artificially enhanced. Store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are notorious for hiding flavor boosters you'd rather avoid, so making this entirely from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. A short 10-minute rest before serving lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the flavors to 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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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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