Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric-Ginger Beet & Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold, clean flavor — crimson beet, purple cabbage, and bright carrot all tangled together and coated in a golden-orange dressing that smells absolutely incredible. The dressing gets its warmth from real ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger, which means you're working with actual roots and spices rather than anything synthesized in a lab. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of bottled dressings and pre-made slaws sneak in artificial flavor compounds to mimic the brightness that fresh citrus and vinegar do naturally here. Apple cider vinegar and a squeeze of lemon juice handle all the tang, while a touch of honey rounds everything out without any need for flavor enhancers. A short 10-minute rest lets the cabbage relax and soak up the dressing, so the whole thing comes together into something cohesive and deeply satisfying. Finish it with a handful of raw pumpkin seeds for a little crunch and you've got a side dish that's as stunning on the table as it is to eat.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), peeled and grated
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 3 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, grated beet, grated carrot, sliced scallion greens, and cilantro. Toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and uniformly golden-orange.
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