Seed Oil Free Warm Cabbage & Apple Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Warm, wilted cabbage meets crisp-tender apple in a skillet dish that manages to feel both light and deeply satisfying at the same time. The ginger-lime dressing — built from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, turmeric, and a touch of honey — brings a bright, punchy contrast to the sweetness of Honeycrisp or Fuji apple slices. Everything gets cooked in coconut oil, which means there's no canola, sunflower, or soybean oil anywhere near the pan — a real win when so many stir-fry-style recipes default to those refined oils without a second thought. The technique is simple: soften the onion, wilt the cabbage, warm the apples just enough to coax out their sweetness, then toss everything in that zippy dressing for a final 30 seconds of glossy, fragrant coating. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end keep it feeling vibrant and restaurant-worthy. It works beautifully as a side alongside grilled proteins or as a light standalone meal when you want something nourishing without a lot of fuss.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!