Paraben 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, bright carrot, fresh cilantro, and a zingy dressing that brings everything to life with real lime juice, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric. Every ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and free from the synthetic preservatives and fragrance-adjacent additives that sneak into so many bottled dressings and pre-made slaws. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce, adding a gentle savory depth without any of the processed extras you'd rather avoid. The dressing comes together in a single small bowl — just whisk, pour, and toss — making this as low-effort as it is clean. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that ginger-lime goodness before you scatter toasted coconut over the top for a little crunch and sweetness. It works as a bold side dish, a taco topping, or honestly just something you eat straight from the bowl with a fork.

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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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