Gut Friendly Ginger-Lime Cabbage & Carrot Slaw
Crunchy, bright, and loaded with feel-good ingredients, this slaw is the kind of dish that makes eating well genuinely exciting. Two types of cabbage bring prebiotic fiber to the table, while fresh ginger adds that warming, digestive-supportive kick that gut-conscious eaters love. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the dressing clean and free from common irritants without sacrificing any of that savory depth. The lime juice and zest layer in a zippy acidity that makes every bite feel alive, and the honey rounds it all out just enough to balance the tang. A short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret move here — it softens the cabbage just slightly and lets the dressing really sink in, so the flavors meld beautifully rather than sitting on top. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which means less stress and more time to actually enjoy what you made.
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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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