Rice Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(14)

Bright, crunchy, and loaded with bold tropical flavor, this slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show at any table. Two kinds of cabbage, julienned carrot, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro come together in a bowl that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The dressing is where the magic really happens — fresh lime juice and zest, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and golden turmeric all get whisked together with coconut aminos and melted coconut oil for something tangy, a little sweet, and deeply aromatic. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce here, bringing that savory depth without any grain-based ingredients sneaking in. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows all those flavors to meld into something that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. A scatter of toasted shredded coconut on top adds a nutty crunch that makes every bite feel a little more special. This one works just as well alongside grilled proteins as it does piled onto lettuce wraps or 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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