Celery Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor — earthy beets, sweet carrots, and crisp red cabbage all tangled together with fresh cilantro and a punchy lime-ginger dressing. The dressing itself is the real star: bright citrus, a touch of honey, warm turmeric, and freshly grated ginger whisk into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up every drop, so the flavors genuinely come together rather than sitting on top of each other. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, slaws can be a minefield since store-bought versions and pre-made dressings often sneak in celery seed or celery salt — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl with no cooking required beyond a quick whisk. Finish it with a scatter of pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a side dish that holds its own next to grilled proteins, tacos, or grain bowls without any fuss.
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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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