Emulsifier Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with bold tropical flavor, this slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show at any table. The dressing comes together with just a whisk — fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of turmeric — no emulsifiers, stabilizers, or additive-heavy condiments anywhere in sight. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought dressings and even bottled hot sauces sneak in lecithins, polysorbates, or mono- and diglycerides that can be genuinely hard to avoid. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, and the coconut oil does a beautiful job of carrying the citrus and spice across every shred of cabbage. A short ten-minute rest lets the slaw soften just enough while the flavors meld into something that tastes far more complex than the prep time deserves. The optional toasted coconut on top adds a nutty, slightly caramelized finish that makes the whole bowl feel a little special. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into tacos, or just eat it straight from the bowl — it holds up beautifully either way.
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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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