Pork Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is all about bold, earthy flavor built from the simplest pantry staples. Shredded cabbage and carrots form the crunchy base, while smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric give the dressing a warm, golden depth that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey keep things bright and balanced, so every bite has that satisfying sweet-tangy pull. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk and a short rest — no cooking required, just a little patience while the cabbage softens and soaks up all that smoky goodness. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Scatter some raw pumpkin seeds over the top before serving for a nutty crunch that takes it over the edge. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for grain bowls, or tucked into wraps for a weeknight meal that actually feels exciting.
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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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