Gelatin Free Ginger-Lime Cabbage & Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and crunch, built from shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro. The dressing is where things get really exciting — fresh lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey come together into something bright, tangy, and just a little bit bold. Many store-bought slaws and dressings sneak in unexpected thickeners or stabilizers, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going into the bowl. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any animal-derived setting agents, so it works beautifully without any substitutions or workarounds. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that punchy dressing while still keeping its satisfying bite. It's the kind of side dish that disappears fast at the table — equally at home next to grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or eaten straight from the bowl with a fork.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, and 1/4 tsp salt until the dressing is smooth and the honey is fully dissolved.
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