Cinnamon 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 brightness — shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro all tossed in a punchy dressing that hits every note at once. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric come together into something tangy, subtly sweet, and deeply aromatic. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this recipe is a genuine find — it delivers bold, complex flavor without a trace of cinnamon anywhere in the ingredient list. Ginger and lime do all the heavy lifting here, and they do it beautifully. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up the dressing while keeping that satisfying crunch intact. Finished with optional toasted coconut scattered over the top, it's the kind of side dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Pile it alongside grilled proteins, tuck it into tacos, or eat it straight from the bowl — it holds up either way.

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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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