Mushroom 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, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens all tossed in a punchy dressing that you'll want to put on everything. The dressing itself is the real star: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, a touch of honey, and a whisper of turmeric come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply aromatic. Coconut oil gives it a subtle richness that ties the whole thing together without weighing it down. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this recipe is genuinely stress-free — every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden fungi to worry about. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that flavor before you toss it one final time and serve. The optional toasted shredded coconut on top adds a little crunch and a nutty finish that takes it from simple side dish to something you'd proudly set out at a dinner party. Bright, fresh, and endlessly versatile, this slaw works alongside grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.

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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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