MSG 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 tossed in a zingy lime-and-ginger dressing that comes together in minutes. The whole thing is built from whole, fresh ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your bowl. Fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and a whisper of turmeric do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold, layered flavor the natural way. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up every bit of that citrusy dressing, making the finished slaw taste like it took far more effort than it did. Cilantro and scallion greens keep things bright and herby, while an optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds adds a satisfying crunch at the end. It works beautifully as a side dish, a taco topper, or even a light lunch straight from the bowl.
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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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