High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This slaw is a genuinely beautiful thing — jewel-toned cabbage, sweet fresh figs, and a golden dressing that smells like a farmers market in a bowl. The dressing comes together with just a whisk: apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, fresh ginger, and a pinch of turmeric for that warm, earthy color. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, which matters when you're trying to avoid the sneaky sweeteners that show up in so many bottled dressings and store-bought slaws. The honey does the heavy lifting as a natural sweetener, dissolving right into the vinegar and oil for a bright, balanced tang. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that flavor before the figs go in — folded gently at the end so they stay plump and gorgeous. It's the kind of side dish that looks impressive but asks almost nothing of you, and it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, grain bowls, or honestly just a fork.
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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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