Pregnancy Friendly Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a bright, crunchy celebration of fresh flavors — shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, and torn cilantro all tossed in a zingy dressing that hits every note at once. Fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a touch of honey make the dressing lively without being overpowering, while coconut aminos keep things light and savory in place of soy sauce. Turmeric adds a gentle golden warmth and brings along its well-loved anti-inflammatory properties, which makes this an especially appealing choice when you're being thoughtful about what goes on your plate. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl with a quick whisk and a ten-minute rest — no stove required, no complicated technique, just good ingredients doing their thing. Ginger is a longtime go-to for easing nausea, so having it front and center here is a quiet little bonus for anyone navigating a sensitive stomach. A scatter of toasted coconut on top adds just enough texture and richness to make this feel like something you'd order at a restaurant. It works beautifully as a side dish, piled onto grain bowls, or tucked alongside grilled proteins for a complete and nourishing meal.
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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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