Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a bright, crunchy celebration of fresh vegetables and bold tropical flavor — the kind of side dish that steals the show at any table. Shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, scallion greens, and torn cilantro come together in a bowl that's already stunning before the dressing even touches it. The real magic is in that dressing: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, a hint of honey, and a whisper of turmeric create something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply aromatic. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of synthetic dyes — no bottled sauces with mystery additives, no pre-made mixes with hidden colorants, just whole foods doing all the work. That golden turmeric gives the dressing a gorgeous warm hue without a drop of artificial color in sight, which is exactly the kind of reassurance you want when you're cooking clean. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that gingery, citrusy goodness before you finish it with toasted coconut and a squeeze of fresh lime. It works beautifully as a side for grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or honestly eaten straight from the bowl.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot, scallion greens, and cilantro. Toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, lime zest, honey, sea salt, and turmeric until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
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