Mediterranean Diet Friendly Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
Fresh figs might be the most underrated ingredient in a slaw, and once you try them here, you'll wonder why you ever settled for plain coleslaw. The combination of two cabbages and grated carrot gives you serious crunch and color, while the scallions and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and herbaceous. The dressing is where this dish really sings — apple cider vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil form a classic tangy base, and a touch of honey, fresh ginger, and turmeric round it out with warmth and just a hint of sweetness. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften slightly and soak up all that flavor before the figs go in, so they stay plump and jammy rather than getting lost in the mix. Every component here — the olive oil, the whole vegetables, the anti-inflammatory spices — fits naturally into a plant-forward, Mediterranean-style way of eating without any awkward substitutions or compromises. It works beautifully alongside grilled fish or chicken, piled onto a grain bowl, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl while you're still standing at the counter.
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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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