Paleo Red Cabbage Slaw

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Paleo Red Cabbage Slaw is the perfect addition to your healthy meal rotation. Featuring a colorful medley of shredded red cabbage, crunchy carrots, fresh cilantro, and zesty green onions, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. The tangy lime and apple cider vinegar dressing—lightly sweetened with a touch of honey and spiced with ground cumin—elevates each bite, making it a refreshing yet satisfying side dish. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled protein, tucking it into tacos, or enjoying it on its own, this nutrient-packed slaw is sure to please. Plus, it’s naturally paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small head (about 4 cups shredded) red cabbage
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage if necessary, and rinse it well under cold water. Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage to yield approximately 4 cups of shredded cabbage.

Step 2

2. Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Set aside.

Step 3

3. Slice the green onions thinly, both the white and green parts, and set aside.

Step 4

4. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and set aside.

Step 5

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

7. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

8. Cover the slaw and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

9. Before serving, give the slaw another quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(813.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	567.9

Total Fat 29.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1405.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 330.6mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1920.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 51.5%