Red Meat Allergy Friendly Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and brightness, built from shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens all tossed in a punchy ginger-lime dressing. The dressing itself is the real star — coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, freshly grated ginger, lime zest, honey, and a whisper of turmeric come together into something that tastes way more complex than the effort involved. Because every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free of red meat, there's zero guesswork about hidden proteins or cross-contamination from processed sauces. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that citrusy, coconut-forward flavor before you give it one final toss. Optional toasted shredded coconut on top adds a subtle crunch and a nutty finish that takes the whole bowl up a notch. It works beautifully as a standalone lunch, a taco topper, or a fresh side alongside grilled fish or poultry — basically anywhere you need something crisp, zesty, and completely satisfying.
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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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