Cashew Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(14)

This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold tropical flavor — crunchy ribbons of green and purple cabbage, sweet carrot, and fresh cilantro all tossed in a punchy ginger-lime dressing that you'll want to put on everything. The dressing comes together in minutes with fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, and a touch of honey, giving you layers of bright, savory, and subtly sweet in every bite. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue without overpowering the citrus, and a short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that flavor. Many store-bought slaws and dressings sneak in tree nut-based oils or are processed on shared lines, so making this one from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just whole vegetables and pantry staples working together beautifully. Finished with a scatter of toasted shredded coconut and an extra squeeze of lime, it's the kind of side dish that steals the show at the table.

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Ingredients

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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