Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor — earthy beets, crisp red cabbage, sweet carrots, and a shower of fresh cilantro all pulled together by a punchy lime-ginger dressing. The dressing itself is completely built from whole, naturally wheat-free ingredients: olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, turmeric, and grated ginger whisk into something bright and deeply aromatic. It's the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in one big bowl with nothing more than a grater and a whisk. Slaw can sometimes feel like an afterthought, but letting it rest for ten minutes before serving makes a real difference — the cabbage softens just enough to soak up every bit of that citrusy dressing. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra richness if you want it. This is a side dish that holds its own next to grilled proteins, tacos, or grain bowls, and it travels well if you're bringing something to a gathering. Clean, fresh, and genuinely craveable.
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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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