Artificial Food Coloring Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot Slaw
That golden color you see in this slaw? It comes entirely from ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger — no dyes, no shortcuts, just real ingredients doing beautiful work. Shredded green cabbage and grated carrots form the crunchy base, while scallion greens and fresh cilantro add brightness and a little herbal lift. The dressing is a simple whisk-together situation: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and those warm spices that make the whole bowl glow. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough and allows the flavors to really settle in together. Store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are notorious for sneaking in synthetic colorants, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in every bite. Scattered pumpkin seeds on top add a satisfying crunch if you want to take it one step further. It's the kind of side dish that looks impressive, tastes even better, and comes together with almost no effort at all.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about ¼ small head)
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro. Toss to distribute evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
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