Carrageenan Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with warm spice, this carrot and cabbage slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show at any table. The dressing is built entirely from pantry staples — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground turmeric, and freshly grated ginger — so there's no reaching for a bottled sauce that might contain hidden additives or thickeners. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought dressings and pre-made slaws rely on gelling or stabilizing agents that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, everything is straightforward and whole-ingredient from start to finish. A short 10-minute rest after tossing lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that golden, gingery dressing without losing its satisfying crunch. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered on top adds a nutty finish and a little extra texture if you want it. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again — simple to pull together, genuinely delicious, and completely stress-free.
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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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