Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 scallion greens, with an optional hit of jalapeño for anyone who likes a little heat. What makes it genuinely special is the dressing — a creamy, mashed avocado base brightened with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of cumin that pulls everything together into something that tastes far more indulgent than it actually is. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from red meat and any animal-derived proteins, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl and a small one, with no cooking required and no complicated technique — just good knife work and a fork for mashing. A short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret step that lets the cabbage soften just enough and the flavors meld into something cohesive and bright. Pile it alongside grilled fish or chicken, tuck it into tacos, or serve it straight as a light, satisfying side — it holds its own any way you use it.
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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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