Pregnancy Friendly Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a powerhouse of color and crunch, built from red cabbage, grated beets, and carrots — all ingredients that bring serious nutritional value to the table during pregnancy. The dressing leans on fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and grated ginger, which keeps everything bright and zingy without any ingredients that raise concern for expectant mothers. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth while also being a thoughtful, gentle spice choice. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough so the flavors meld beautifully without any cooking required. Optional pumpkin seeds scattered on top add a satisfying crunch and a little extra goodness in every bite. It comes together in one large bowl with a simple whisk-and-toss method, making it an easy win on days when energy is limited but you still want something fresh and nourishing on the plate.
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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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