Red Meat Allergy 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 apple cider vinegar dressing with a warm undercurrent of ginger and turmeric. It's the kind of side dish that looks stunning on the table without requiring much effort at all. Every ingredient here is naturally free from red meat and the usual hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought dressings and pre-made slaws, so you can serve it with total confidence. The honey-and-olive-oil dressing clings beautifully to each strand of cabbage after a short rest, softening the raw edges just enough while keeping that satisfying crunch. Fresh figs folded in at the end stay plump and intact, adding little bursts of sweetness that balance the vinegar perfectly. Scallions and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and fresh, making this feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant rather than throw together at home. It pairs effortlessly with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or a grain bowl — basically anything you're building a meal around.
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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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