Eggless Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(22)

This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor — shredded red cabbage, earthy grated beets, and sweet carrots all tossed together in a punchy lime-and-ginger dressing that you'll want to put on everything. The dressing comes together with just a whisk: olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, turmeric, and a hit of grated ginger that gives the whole thing a lively, slightly spicy warmth. Because the dressing is built entirely from pantry staples and fresh citrus, there's no mayo or egg-based emulsifier in sight — it's naturally light and completely worry-free for anyone avoiding eggs. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the cabbage to soften just enough and the flavors to meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Fresh cilantro and scallion greens keep things bright, and a handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch if you want it. This is the kind of side dish that holds its own next to grilled proteins, tacos, or grain bowls — and it's bold enough to steal the show at any table.

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Ingredients

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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