Yeast Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Cabbage Slaw
This slaw is a genuinely stunning combination of textures and flavors — crisp shredded cabbage, sweet jammy figs, and a bright, tangy dressing that pulls everything together in the best way. The apple cider vinegar does serious heavy lifting here, delivering that punchy acidity you want in a great slaw without relying on anything fermented or leavened. A touch of honey, fresh ginger, and turmeric give the dressing warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that coats every strand of cabbage beautifully. Scallions and flat-leaf parsley keep things fresh and a little herbaceous, while the quartered figs add bursts of natural sweetness that feel almost luxurious for a simple side dish. Letting it rest for a few minutes before adding the figs is a small but smart step — the cabbage softens just enough to make each bite tender rather than tough. It works brilliantly alongside grilled proteins, tucked into wraps, or served straight from the bowl as a light lunch. Simple, vibrant, and completely satisfying.
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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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