Pistachio Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This slaw is a genuinely beautiful thing — two kinds of shredded cabbage, sweet fresh figs, and a bright apple cider vinegar dressing that pulls everything together in the most unexpected way. The honey and grated ginger in the dressing add warmth and depth, while a touch of turmeric gives the whole bowl a gorgeous golden hue. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that tangy, fragrant dressing before the figs get folded in at the end. That last step matters — adding the quartered figs gently keeps them intact so every bite gets a little burst of jammy sweetness against the crisp vegetables. It's the kind of side dish that looks impressive on a table but comes together with nothing more than a whisk and a big mixing bowl. Packaged slaws and store-bought dressings often sneak in unexpected additives or shared-facility nuts, so making this from scratch with straightforward pantry staples keeps things clean and worry-free. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it onto a grain bowl, or honestly just eat it straight — it holds up beautifully either way.
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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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