Pregnancy Friendly Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a study in contrasts — crisp shredded cabbage and sweet, jammy figs brought together by a tangy, golden dressing that somehow feels both refreshing and deeply satisfying. The combination of green and red cabbage alongside grated carrot gives it gorgeous color and a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully after a short rest. Apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, fresh ginger, and turmeric form a dressing that's bright without being sharp, and every one of those ingredients earns its place on a pregnancy-friendly plate. Ginger and turmeric are both well-loved for their gentle, soothing qualities, while the fresh figs bring natural sweetness along with a soft, luscious texture that makes this feel like anything but a simple side salad. Scallions and flat-leaf parsley round out the flavor with a clean, herby lift that keeps the whole dish feeling light. It comes together in one large bowl with minimal fuss — toss, rest, fold in the figs, and you're done. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or fish, pile it onto a grain bowl, or just eat it straight from the bowl because honestly, it's that good.
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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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