Caffeine Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This slaw is a genuine showstopper — the kind of side dish that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what's in it. Two kinds of shredded cabbage and grated carrot form a crisp, colorful base, while fresh quartered figs bring a jammy sweetness that feels almost luxurious against the tang of apple cider vinegar. The dressing comes together in one small bowl, with honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric giving it warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the cabbage to soften just enough and soak up every bit of that bright, fragrant dressing. Folding the figs in at the end keeps them intact and beautiful, so each serving gets those soft, jewel-like pieces throughout. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just fresh produce and pantry staples doing all the work. It's equally at home next to grilled chicken, tucked into a wrap, or served straight from the bowl as a light lunch.
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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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