Legume Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Legume 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 the magic happens: a zippy blend of lime juice, lime zest, honey, fresh ginger, and turmeric that comes together into something bold, citrusy, and just a little warm from the spice. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften slightly and the flavors meld, so every bite is cohesive rather than sharp. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, slaws and salads can be a minefield of hidden chickpeas, edamame, or pea-based add-ins — this one keeps things completely clean with nothing but vegetables, a simple olive oil dressing, and an optional handful of pumpkin seeds for crunch. It works beautifully as a side dish alongside grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or piled onto a grain bowl for a fresh, crunchy contrast. The turmeric gives the dressing a gorgeous golden hue that bleeds into the beet-stained cabbage in the most stunning way. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely hard to stop eating.

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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
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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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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