Sesame 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 it all together in the most unexpected way. The honey and ginger in the dressing add warmth and depth, while a touch of turmeric gives everything a gorgeous golden tint. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that tangy, fragrant dressing before the figs go in. Speaking of the figs — folding them in at the end keeps them intact, so every bite has a jammy, jewel-like burst of sweetness against the crunch. Store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are notorious for sneaking in sesame oil or tahini-based ingredients, but this one is built entirely from pantry staples and fresh produce, so there's nothing to second-guess. It works beautifully as a side dish alongside grilled proteins or tucked into a wrap, and it's the kind of recipe that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
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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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