Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and flavor — jewel-toned beets, crimson cabbage, and bright orange carrot all tangled together with fresh cilantro and a zippy lime dressing. The whole thing comes together without a single processed or cured ingredient, which makes it a genuinely easy win when you're trying to avoid hidden additives that sneak into so many packaged sides and condiments. Fresh lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric do all the heavy lifting in the dressing, delivering bold, layered flavor with nothing artificial in sight. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up every drop of that citrusy vinaigrette. The optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and makes the whole bowl look like something you'd order at a trendy café. It's the kind of side dish that works alongside grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or honestly eaten straight from the bowl with a fork.
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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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