Cinnamon Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is all about bold, smoky flavor without a trace of cinnamon — which sneaks into more dressings and spice blends than you'd ever expect. Shredded cabbage and carrots form a satisfying, crunchy base that soaks up the dressing beautifully after a short rest, giving you that perfectly softened-but-still-textured bite. The dressing leans on smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric for warmth and depth, so there's absolutely no flavor gap to mourn. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey keep things bright and balanced, while fresh parsley and green onion tops add a pop of color and freshness. It comes together in one large bowl with a quick whisk, making it an effortless side for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or meal prep. Scatter some raw pumpkin seeds over the top before serving and you've got a little crunch and nuttiness that takes the whole thing up a notch.
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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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