MSG Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor, built from crisp shredded cabbage, sweet carrots, fresh parsley, and a golden dressing that smells absolutely incredible the moment you whisk it together. Smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric do all the heavy lifting here, giving you that deep, complex, almost smoky warmth without a single additive or flavor enhancer in sight. That's the beauty of building a dressing from scratch — every ingredient is something you can actually read on a label, and nothing is hiding behind a vague "natural flavors" disclaimer. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough and the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. The apple cider vinegar and honey balance each other perfectly, keeping the dressing bright and lively rather than flat. Finish it with a handful of raw pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a side dish that holds its own next to just about anything on the table.
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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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