Candida Diet Friendly Ginger Cucumber Cabbage Salad
Crisp, colorful, and loaded with bold flavor, this crunchy slaw-style salad is the kind of dish that makes clean eating feel genuinely exciting. Two types of shredded cabbage and thin-sliced English cucumber create a satisfying texture base, while fresh cilantro and scallion greens keep every bite bright and aromatic. The dressing is where things really come alive — finely grated ginger, sesame oil, and coconut aminos (a soy-free, sugar-free swap that works beautifully here) come together with apple cider vinegar into something tangy, savory, and deeply satisfying. Coconut aminos is a smart choice for anyone navigating a candida-conscious diet, since it skips the sugars and fermented soy found in conventional soy sauce. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to absorb all that dressing without losing its crunch. It comes together in minutes, serves four, and works equally well as a light lunch or a vibrant side alongside grilled protein.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
Ingredient noteCoconut aminos is a common stand-in for soy sauce on a candida diet. It does carry a little sugar from coconut sap, but this recipe uses only about 3/4 teaspoon per serving, which is likely fine.
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, sliced cucumber, scallion greens, cilantro leaves, and sesame seeds. Toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, grated ginger, coconut aminos, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using, until the dressing is uniform and slightly emulsified.
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