Bright, bold, and built around real-food ingredients, this salmon salad delivers the kind of umami-forward flavor you'd expect from a soy-sauce-heavy dish — without a drop of soy in sight. Coconut aminos step in as the savory backbone of the dressing, paired with fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of raw honey for a balance that feels complex but comes together in minutes. The salmon itself gets a turmeric-and-ginger rub before hitting a hot skillet with coconut oil, giving you a beautifully crisp skin and golden, fragrant flesh that makes the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. Underneath, a crunchy slaw of shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, cucumber, and fresh cilantro soaks up that tangy dressing and holds its texture beautifully. Every single component — from the fish to the dressing to the vegetables — is grain-free, legume-free, and free of refined sugar, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out. A squeeze of lime over the top right before serving ties everything together with a little brightness that makes each bite pop. This is the kind of meal that proves eating this way never has to feel like a compromise.
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1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
For serving
lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1
Make the dressing: whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform. Set aside.
2
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Scatter the mint over the top, if using.
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