I’ve always been a big fan of coleslaw (just not with pineapple chunks in it), but with a houseful of Hashimoto’s, raw cabbage is well and truly off the menu. Not quite willing to give up one of my favourite salads, I decided to re-invent it. The homemade dressing is gluten, dairy and soy-free, and instead of cabbage which is goitrogenic, I’ve opted for cos (romaine) lettuce instead. It’s still lovely and crunchy, and because it’s a more robust lettuce, it holds up texture-wise too. My kids actually prefer this version because the lettuce is sweeter and less bitter than the traditional cabbage.

This is one salad that I seem to tweak a little every time I make it, depending on what’s in the garden. It is a great one to add fresh herbs to. I like to vary them to match the rest of the meal. So for example, if we’re having it with lamb, I might add some rosemary and a bit of garlic, lemon balm and dill to go with fish, or some thyme and marjoram to compliment chicken. You get the idea!

Thyroid-friendly Coleslaw

Course: Salad, Vegetables
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or any other vinegar, or kombucha
  • 1/3 cup Aioli or mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 4 Carrots grated
  • 1 red capsicum thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cos lettuce, large shredded, (romaine lettuce)
  • 4 button mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Combine onion, salt and vinegar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in aioli, garlic, mint and thyme.
  • Add remaining vegetables and stir well to coat thoroughly.

Notes

I use the Cos lettuce in place of cabbage in my coleslaw as my daughter can't eat raw cabbage due to her thyroid condition, but if it's not an issue for you, you can use either cos or cabbage. The Cos makes for a lighter, slightly sweeter and less bitter slaw, which my kids prefer.

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