Nutmeg Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is all about bold, smoky flavor built from a handful of pantry staples and a pile of fresh vegetables. Shredded cabbage and carrots form the crunchy base, while green onion tops and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and a little herbaceous. The real magic is in the dressing — smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric give it a warm, earthy depth that makes this feel like way more than a simple side dish. A short rest at room temperature lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows all those flavors to come together beautifully. Many classic slaw recipes lean on warming spices that include nutmeg, but this one skips it entirely without sacrificing any complexity — the smoked paprika more than pulls its weight. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and makes it look genuinely impressive on the table. It works alongside grilled proteins, tucked into wraps, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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