Chicken Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and flavor — deep purple cabbage, earthy grated beets, and sweet carrots all tangled together with fresh cilantro and scallion greens. The dressing is where the magic happens: bright lime juice and zest, a touch of honey, freshly grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric create something bold, zippy, and just a little unexpected. Everything gets tossed together and left to rest for a few minutes, which softens the cabbage just enough and lets all those flavors meld into something genuinely craveable. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch without complicating the ingredient list. This is the kind of side dish that holds its own next to almost anything — tacos, grain bowls, grilled fish, or a simple spread of roasted vegetables. It's entirely plant-based and built from whole, straightforward ingredients, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's in it.
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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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