Chicken Free Warm Cabbage & Apple Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this warm skillet salad is the kind of dish that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about cabbage. Shredded green cabbage gets sautéed in coconut oil until tender but still slightly crisp, then tossed with thin apple slices that soften just enough to meld into the whole thing without turning to mush. The real magic is the ginger-lime dressing — coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, turmeric, and a touch of honey come together into something punchy and aromatic that coats every strand of cabbage beautifully. Because every component here is whole, plant-based, and naturally free of any poultry, there's zero guesswork about what's in your bowl. It works equally well as a light main or a bold side, and the optional cilantro and lime wedges at the end give it a fresh, restaurant-worthy finish. This is the kind of recipe that looks impressive but comes together in one pan with minimal fuss.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric, finely grated (or ½ tsp ground turmeric)
- 1 tsp honey
For the salad
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small head green cabbage (about 1 ½ lb), cored and thinly shredded
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, lime juice, grated ginger, turmeric, and honey until the honey is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering and the oil coats the pan.
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