Anti Inflammatory Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a powerhouse of color and crunch, piling shredded red cabbage, earthy grated beets, and sweet carrots into a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is where the real magic happens — fresh lime juice and zest, extra-virgin olive oil, grated ginger, and ground turmeric come together into something bright, warming, and deeply flavorful. Turmeric and ginger are both well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties, and here they pull double duty as the backbone of a dressing you'll want to put on everything. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows all those bold flavors to meld beautifully. Optional raw pumpkin seeds scattered over the top add a satisfying nutty crunch and a little extra nutrition. The whole thing comes together quickly with no cooking required, making it an easy weeknight side or a meal-prep staple that holds up well in the fridge. Serves four, and honestly, it disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium beets (about 8 oz total), peeled and coarsely grated
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. 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 salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, grated beets, grated carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro.
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