Turkey Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This slaw is a stunning combination of crisp shredded cabbage, sweet fresh figs, and a bright apple cider vinegar dressing that comes together faster than you'd expect. The dressing gets its warmth from freshly grated ginger and a pinch of turmeric, while honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness to balance the tang. A short rest lets the cabbage soften and soak up all that flavor before the figs go in, so every bite is perfectly balanced rather than sharp or one-note. Folding the quartered figs in at the end keeps them intact and gorgeous — they add a jammy, almost floral quality that makes this feel genuinely special. It's the kind of side dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but only requires a bowl and a whisk. Whether you're building a holiday spread or just need something fresh and vibrant alongside a weeknight meal, this slaw delivers without any fuss.
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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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