Pork Free Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, built from shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens, all brought together with a creamy avocado dressing that tastes far more indulgent than it actually is. The dressing is the real star — ripe avocado mashed smooth and whisked with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of cumin until it's thick, tangy, and absolutely drizzle-worthy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's also completely Whole30-compliant, which means no hidden sugars, no seed oils, and nothing that doesn't belong on a clean plate. A quick 10-minute rest before serving lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the lime and cumin to really sink in. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or fish tacos, pile it onto lettuce wraps, or eat it straight from the bowl — it holds up beautifully and gets even better as it sits.

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Ingredients

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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