AIP Friendly Tropical Pineapple Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fruit, this slaw is the kind of side dish that makes a plate feel like a vacation. Shredded green and red cabbage get tossed with grated carrot, juicy pineapple chunks, and diced mango for a combination that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The dressing is where things get really interesting — full-fat coconut milk, fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, honey, grated ginger, and turmeric come together into something creamy, tangy, and just a little sweet. Following the autoimmune protocol means avoiding a long list of everyday condiments and spice blends, but every single ingredient here is clean and protocol-friendly with no workarounds needed. A quick 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that tropical dressing without losing its satisfying bite. Torn fresh mint and extra lime wedges at the table push it over the top. It serves four and comes together fast, making it an easy win for weeknight dinners or meal-prep lunches.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into small chunks
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, coconut aminos, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and evenly combined.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, pineapple chunks, diced mango, scallion greens, and cilantro.
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