Seed Oil Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is everything a side dish should be — crunchy, bright, and packed with flavor from fresh ginger and earthy turmeric. The dressing comes together in minutes using extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, which means there's no canola, soybean, or sunflower oil anywhere near this bowl. That matters more than people realize, since most store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are loaded with refined oils that are nearly impossible to avoid unless you're making things yourself. Shredded cabbage and grated carrots soak up the honey-ginger dressing beautifully after a short rest, turning something simple into something genuinely craveable. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition without complicating the ingredient list. It's the kind of dish that works alongside grilled proteins, tucked into wraps, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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