Breastfeeding Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Beet & Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant, crunchy slaw is built around ingredients that genuinely pull their weight during the postpartum period. Red cabbage, beets, and carrots bring a serious hit of vitamins and antioxidants, while the golden dressing — built on fresh ginger, turmeric, and a crack of black pepper — adds warming, anti-inflammatory flavor that feels nourishing rather than medicinal. The combination of olive oil and apple cider vinegar keeps things light and bright, and a squeeze of lemon ties it all together beautifully. Letting the slaw rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the cabbage just enough so every forkful is tender and fully coated in that gorgeous golden-orange dressing. Raw pumpkin seeds scattered on top add a satisfying crunch and a quiet boost of zinc and healthy fats — a welcome bonus when your body is working overtime. It comes together in one large bowl with minimal prep, which is exactly the kind of recipe that fits into a busy, sleep-deprived kitchen. Serve it as a side, pile it onto grain bowls, or eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment here.
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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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