Eggless Basil-Pesto Cabbage Slaw
Bright, herby, and loaded with crunch, this cabbage slaw takes a classic cookout side in a completely unexpected direction. The star is a blender pesto dressing built from fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil — no eggs, no mayo, no fuss. A pinch of ground ginger and turmeric give the dressing a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Both green and red cabbage go into the bowl along with julienned carrot and scallion greens, so every bite has color, texture, and a little bite. Because the dressing is entirely plant-based and blended from scratch, there's no need to scan labels for hidden egg-based emulsifiers the way you might with a store-bought coleslaw dressing. A quick ten-minute rest before serving lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that vivid green dressing without losing its satisfying crunch. It's the kind of side dish that disappears fast and has everyone asking what's in it.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
For the pesto dressing
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and scallion greens in a large mixing bowl and toss to mix.
- 2
Add the basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, salt, ground ginger, and ground turmeric to a food processor or blender. Pulse 5–6 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly chopped.
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