Xanthan Gum Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and flavor — golden from turmeric, bright with fresh ginger, and finished with the herby lift of cilantro and scallion greens. Shredded cabbage and grated carrots form the crunchy backbone, while a quick rest in the dressing lets everything soften just enough to meld without going limp. The dressing itself is beautifully simple: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and spices whisked together in one small bowl — no thickeners, no stabilizers, nothing unnecessary. That matters because so many bottled dressings and packaged slaws sneak in additives that can be hard to spot on a label, and this one sidesteps all of that entirely. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what makes it so easy to trust. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that ties the whole bowl together. It works as a side dish, a taco topping, or just something to eat straight from the bowl while dinner finishes cooking.
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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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