Legume Free Ginger-Lime Cabbage & Carrot Slaw
Bright, tangy, and loaded with crunch, this slaw is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate taste better. Two kinds of cabbage and freshly grated carrots give it serious texture, while scallions and cilantro add a fresh, herby lift that keeps every bite interesting. The dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice and zest, grated ginger, and a touch of honey come together in a way that's zippy without being sharp, and coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth that you'd never expect from such a simple whisk-together sauce. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, slaw dressings can be a quiet minefield thanks to soy sauce and other bean-derived condiments hiding in the mix — here, coconut aminos do all that umami heavy lifting without any of the worry. Everything in this recipe is straightforward produce and pantry staples, so there's no label-reading stress involved. That short 10-minute rest before serving is worth every second — it lets the cabbage relax just enough to soak up the dressing while keeping that satisfying crunch intact. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into tacos, or eat it straight from the bowl — it genuinely works every way.
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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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