Paleo Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and flavor — deep purple cabbage, earthy grated beets, and sweet carrots all tangled together with fresh cilantro and a punchy lime-ginger dressing. The whole thing comes together without any grains, legumes, or processed ingredients, making it a genuinely easy win for anyone eating closer to whole, unprocessed foods. Fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, and grated ginger do all the heavy lifting in the dressing, delivering brightness and warmth in every bite. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue that bleeds into the already jewel-toned vegetables. Letting the slaw rest for ten minutes before serving is a small but important step — the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that citrusy dressing without going limp. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition if you want it. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it into lettuce cups, or just eat it straight from the bowl — it's that good.
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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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