Paraben Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with bold flavor, this carrot and cabbage slaw is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at any meal. The dressing is where the magic happens — a quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground turmeric, and freshly grated ginger creates something vibrant and deeply aromatic without a single processed or synthetic ingredient in sight. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid parabens, since many bottled dressings and pre-made slaws rely on preservative blends that can be hard to track down on a label. Making the dressing yourself from scratch means you know exactly what's going in, and these whole-food pantry staples keep everything clean and straightforward. A short rest after tossing lets the cabbage soften just enough to soak up all that golden dressing, so the flavors meld beautifully rather than sitting on top. Finish it with a scatter of raw pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a dish that's as good alongside grilled proteins as it is piled onto grain bowls or tucked into wraps.
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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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