Barley Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and flavor — deep purple cabbage, earthy grated beets, and bright carrots all tangled together with fresh cilantro and scallion greens. The dressing is where things really sing: a zippy blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric that coats every strand in something bold and a little unexpected. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough and gives the flavors time to meld into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Packaged slaws and bottled dressings can be surprisingly tricky territory, often hiding grain-derived additives or thickeners you didn't ask for — making this entirely from-scratch approach a genuinely smart move. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of barley and any related grains, so you can toss and serve with total confidence. Finish it with a scatter of raw pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a side dish that holds its own next to just about anything on the table.
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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
- 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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