Black Pepper 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 that leans hard on lime, ginger, and coconut. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice and zest, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, honey, and a whisper of turmeric come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply aromatic. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity, slaw can feel like a minefield since that familiar bite tends to sneak into nearly every bottled dressing and pre-mixed seasoning blend on the shelf. Here, every ingredient is intentional and the heat comes entirely from fresh ginger, which brings a clean, lively warmth without any of the irritation that pepper can cause. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to absorb all that citrusy coconut dressing before you toss it one final time and serve. Toasted shredded coconut scattered over the top adds a subtle crunch and nuttiness that makes this feel genuinely special rather than just a safe side dish. It works beautifully alongside 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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