Carrageenan Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This bright, crunchy slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show — layers of shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, and fresh cilantro all tossed in a zingy dressing built from fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a touch of honey. The dressing leans on coconut aminos and melted coconut oil instead of any processed condiments, which means every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. That matters a lot when you're avoiding carrageenan, since the additive tends to sneak into bottled dressings, flavored vinegars, and even some coconut products — here, you're making everything from scratch so there's nothing hidden. A pinch of turmeric gives the dressing a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against all that citrus. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up the flavors without losing its satisfying crunch. Finish it with a scatter of toasted shredded coconut and an extra squeeze of lime, and you've got something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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