Artificial Food Coloring Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a serious crowd-pleaser — crunchy shredded cabbage and carrots get tossed in a boldly spiced dressing that brings warmth, tang, and a little sweetness all at once. The color here comes entirely from smoked paprika and turmeric, two spices that deliver a gorgeous golden-orange hue without a drop of artificial dye. That matters more than you might think, since store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are surprisingly common culprits for synthetic colorants hiding in plain sight. Whisking the dressing from scratch with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey takes just a couple of minutes and puts you in complete control of every ingredient. A short rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that smoky, cumin-forward flavor without losing its satisfying crunch. Finish it with a handful of raw pumpkin seeds for a little extra texture, and you've got a side dish that looks impressive and tastes even better than it looks.
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6 servings
For the slaw
- ½ medium head green cabbage (about 6 cups shredded)
- 3 medium carrots (about 2 cups shredded)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced green onion tops and chopped parsley and toss to combine.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
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