Nitrate & Nitrite 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 around fresh ginger, ground turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and honey — every ingredient is whole and straightforward, with zero processed additives to worry about. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought dressings and pre-made slaws sneak in preservatives that people following a nitrate- and nitrite-free lifestyle are trying to avoid. Here, you whisk everything together yourself, so you know exactly what's going in. A short ten-minute rest lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that golden, tangy dressing without losing its satisfying crunch. The optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a nutty finish and a little extra texture that makes the whole bowl feel complete. It's fresh, vibrant, and genuinely easy to pull off any night of the week.
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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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