Oats 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 flavor — crisp green and purple cabbage, sweet carrot, fresh scallions, and torn cilantro all tossed in a punchy dressing that hits every note at once. The dressing is where the magic really happens: fresh lime juice and zest, grated ginger, coconut aminos, a touch of honey, and a whisper of turmeric come together into something bright, a little tangy, and quietly complex. Coconut oil gives it a subtle richness that ties everything together without weighing the slaw down. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or label-checking anxiety — every single ingredient is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives, straight from the produce section and pantry. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that citrusy goodness before you toss it one final time. Finished with a scatter of toasted shredded coconut, it's as beautiful on the table as it is satisfying to eat. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into tacos, or honestly just eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment here.

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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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