Tree Nut Free Smoky Paprika Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a serious crowd-pleaser, built on crisp shredded cabbage and sweet carrots that soak up a boldly spiced dressing like a dream. The real star is that smoky paprika and cumin vinaigrette — whisked together with honey and apple cider vinegar, it hits every note of tangy, sweet, and deeply savory all at once. A touch of turmeric gives the whole bowl a gorgeous golden hue that looks almost too pretty to eat. Letting it rest for a few minutes before serving is the secret move here, giving the cabbage just enough time to soften and the flavors to fully come together. The optional pumpkin seeds on top add a satisfying crunch and a little extra richness without any concern about tree nuts sneaking in. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to find, so this is the kind of recipe you can throw together on a weeknight and still feel like you really cooked something special. It works beautifully as a side dish, a taco topping, or 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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