Sesame Free Ginger-Lime Coconut Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and flavor — crisp green and purple cabbage, bright carrot, fresh cilantro, and a dressing that hits every note at once. The secret weapon is a combination of fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and coconut aminos, which delivers that punchy, savory depth you'd expect from a great Asian-inspired slaw without a drop of soy sauce or anything sesame-based. That swap matters more than it sounds — traditional slaws and stir-fry-style dressings often lean heavily on sesame oil or tahini, so finding one that's genuinely free of both while still tasting this bold is a real win. Coconut oil rounds out the dressing with a subtle richness, and a pinch of turmeric adds a warm, golden undertone that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that gingery, citrusy goodness before you toss it one final time. Finish it with toasted shredded coconut for a little crunch and sweetness, and you've got a side dish that can hold its own next to just about anything on the table.
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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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