Whole 30 Whole30 Cilantro Lime Slaw

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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This vibrant slaw is everything you want in a fresh side dish — crunchy shredded cabbage in two colors, sweet julienned carrots, bright cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño if you're feeling bold. What makes it truly special is the creamy avocado dressing, which gets blended with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of cumin into something rich and tangy without a drop of dairy or added sugar. Every single ingredient here is completely compliant, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over. The dressing comes together in one small bowl with just a fork and a whisk, and the whole thing is ready to serve in under 20 minutes. That 10-minute rest at the end is worth every second — the cabbage softens just enough to soak up the dressing while still holding its satisfying crunch. It serves four and works beautifully alongside grilled protein, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled on top of a burger patty. Clean eating has genuinely never tasted this good.

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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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