High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and texture — crisp green and purple cabbage, bright carrot, fresh scallions, and torn cilantro all tangled together in a dressing that genuinely earns its keep. The real magic is in that dressing: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and coconut aminos come together with melted coconut oil and a whisper of turmeric for something zingy, a little earthy, and completely addictive. Coconut aminos steps in where soy sauce might otherwise sneak in unwanted sweeteners, keeping every ingredient clean and intentional. Honey does the light sweetening here — just enough to balance the citrus — so there's no need for any processed syrup hiding in a bottle. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just slightly and the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Toasted shredded coconut scattered over the top adds a nutty crunch that takes the whole thing from simple side dish to something you'd genuinely be proud to set on the table. It works beautifully alongside grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or honestly just 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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