BHA & BHT Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and brightness — shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens all tossed in a punchy dressing built from real lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which is exactly the point when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged dressings and bottled condiments. Making the dressing yourself from scratch means you stay completely in control of what goes into the bowl. The coconut oil and coconut aminos bring a subtle richness and umami depth that you wouldn't expect from something this light and fresh. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, golden undertone that ties the whole thing together beautifully. After a quick 10-minute rest, the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that gingery, citrusy goodness without losing its satisfying crunch. Finish it with toasted shredded coconut and an extra squeeze of lime, and you've got a side dish that genuinely steals the show.
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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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