Almond Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This slaw is a genuinely exciting twist on a backyard staple — sweet fresh figs and tangy apple cider vinegar create a flavor combination that feels both unexpected and completely right. The two-cabbage base gives you a beautiful purple-and-green contrast, while grated carrot, scallions, and flat-leaf parsley add freshness and a little bite in every forkful. The dressing comes together in one bowl with olive oil, honey, ginger, and a touch of turmeric, which gives it a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties everything together. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough to absorb all that bright, tangy dressing before the figs go in. Folding the figs in last keeps them whole and jammy rather than crushed, so you get little pockets of sweetness throughout the slaw. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just clean, vibrant produce doing all the work. It's the kind of side dish that disappears fast at the table and has people asking for the recipe before the meal is even over.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
- 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform in color.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, scallions, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly until every strand is coated.
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