Citrus Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This slaw is a serious crowd-pleaser — vibrant, crunchy, and packed with warm, smoky depth that makes it feel like way more than a simple side dish. Shredded cabbage and carrots form the hearty base, while smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric give the dressing a rich, earthy complexity that's anything but ordinary. Apple cider vinegar steps in as the bright, tangy backbone here, delivering all the zing you want without a drop of lemon or lime juice — making this a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone avoiding citrus. A short rest at room temperature is the secret move: it lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the spiced dressing to sink into every strand. The optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little nutty richness that takes the whole bowl up a notch. It comes together in one large mixing bowl with minimal fuss, and it works beautifully alongside grilled proteins, tucked into wraps, or served straight from the bowl at a backyard cookout.
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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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