High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor, built around crisp shredded cabbage and carrots, fresh green onion tops, and a generous handful of flat-leaf parsley. The real star is the dressing — a smoky, golden blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric whisked together with apple cider vinegar, honey, and extra-virgin olive oil. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the sneaky sweeteners that show up in so many bottled dressings and store-bought slaws. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough and gives the spices time to bloom into something genuinely crave-worthy. The optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition without complicating anything. It works beautifully as a side for grilled proteins, tucked into tacos, or piled onto a grain bowl — basically anywhere you want something bright and a little smoky.
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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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