Yeast 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 tossed in a punchy lime-and-ginger dressing that comes together in minutes. The dressing is built entirely from fresh, whole ingredients: olive oil, lime juice, honey, turmeric, and grated ginger whisked into a bright, tangy emulsion with zero need for vinegar or fermented condiments. That matters because so many store-bought dressings and slaws sneak in vinegar or other yeast-derived ingredients that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, every component is clean and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough to absorb all that citrusy goodness without losing its satisfying crunch. The optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a nutty finish and a little extra texture that takes the whole bowl up a notch. It's the kind of side dish that looks impressive on the table but honestly couldn't be simpler to pull off.
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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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