High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 a punchy lime dressing. The homemade dressing is where this recipe really shines: olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, ginger, and turmeric come together into something bold and lively without a drop of processed sweetener in sight. That matters more than you'd think, because bottled dressings and store-bought slaws are notorious for sneaking in corn syrup derivatives under ingredient names that are easy to overlook. Here, every component is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that citrusy, golden dressing before you scatter optional pepitas over the top for a satisfying crunch. It works beautifully as a taco topping, a cookout side, or a bright, crunchy companion to grilled proteins. Simple to throw together and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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