Red Meat Allergy Friendly Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 bright cilantro and a punchy lime-ginger dressing. The combination of fresh lime juice, lime zest, honey, and turmeric creates a dressing that's zippy, slightly sweet, and just complex enough to feel special without requiring any fancy technique. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this kind of dish is a genuine crowd-pleaser because it's naturally built around plants and pantry staples — no substitutions, no workarounds, just genuinely good food. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften slightly and the flavors meld together, which makes a real difference in the final texture. Scattered pumpkin seeds on top add a satisfying crunch if you want a little extra something. It works beautifully as a side at a cookout, tucked into tacos, or piled alongside grilled fish — versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your regular rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the slaw

3 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
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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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