Mushroom Free Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw
This vibrant, crunchy slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show — bright with fresh lime, fragrant with cilantro, and just a little smoky from ground cumin. The dressing is built on mashed avocado whisked together with lime juice and olive oil, which gives it a creamy, rich texture without any dairy or anything processed. Two kinds of cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and optional jalapeño bring serious color and crunch to the bowl. Everything in this recipe is straightforward whole-food produce and pantry staples, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives sneaking in. 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 way more effort than it did. It works beautifully alongside grilled proteins, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled on top of cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
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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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