Oats Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor — earthy beets, crisp red cabbage, and sweet carrots all tangled together with fresh cilantro and a punchy lime-ginger dressing. The whole thing comes together in one big bowl, no cooking required, making it one of those effortless recipes that still manages to look stunning on the table. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the cabbage to soften just enough and the flavors to really bloom. The dressing is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, ginger, and turmeric — so there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, slaws like this can be surprisingly tricky when store-bought versions sneak in unexpected additives, but every single component here is naturally free of oats and grains. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra richness if you want it. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled proteins, tucking it into tacos, or eating it straight from the bowl, this slaw delivers serious freshness with almost zero effort.
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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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