Oats Free Turmeric-Ginger Beet & Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor — jewel-toned beet and purple cabbage tossed with sweet carrot, fresh scallion greens, and cilantro, all pulled together by a golden-orange dressing that smells incredible the moment you whisk it up. The dressing leans on ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger for warmth and a little bite, balanced by apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and just a touch of honey. It's the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in one big bowl with nothing more than a grater and a whisk. Slaws can be a surprisingly tricky category when you're avoiding oats, since some store-bought versions and packaged dressings sneak in unexpected grains or thickeners — here every single ingredient is naturally grain-free, so there's nothing to second-guess. A short 10-minute rest after dressing lets the cabbage soften just enough and gives the flavors time to really meld together. Finish it with a handful of raw pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a side dish that holds its own next to just about anything on the table.
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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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