Rye Free Turmeric-Ginger Beet & Cabbage Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Rye Free Turmeric-Ginger Beet & Cabbage Slaw

This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and bold flavor — earthy beet, crisp red cabbage, and sweet carrot all tangled together in a golden-orange dressing that smells as good as it looks. The turmeric and fresh ginger do serious heavy lifting here, giving the whole bowl a warm, slightly spicy depth that feels anything but ordinary. A quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey brings everything into balance — bright, a little tangy, and just sweet enough. One of the best things about this recipe is that every single ingredient is naturally free of rye and grain-based fillers, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. After a short ten-minute rest, the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all that gorgeous dressing without losing its satisfying crunch. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a nutty finish and a little extra texture that takes it over the edge. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for grilled proteins, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.

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Ingredients

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
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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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