BHA & BHT Free Pomegranate & Mint Beet Kale Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a feast for the eyes and the palate — deep ruby beets, jewel-like pomegranate arils, and dark ribbons of massaged lacinato kale all come together in one stunning bowl. The dressing is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger, so there's no need to scrutinize a label for synthetic preservatives. BHA and BHT tend to sneak into packaged dressings and processed oils, but when you whisk everything from scratch like this, you stay completely clear of those additives without any extra effort. Massaging the kale with a little olive oil before dressing it is the move that transforms this from a tough, chewy salad into something genuinely tender and craveable. Toasting the raw pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet adds a nutty, golden crunch that plays beautifully against the juicy pomegranate and cool torn mint. The whole thing comes together with simple prep and pantry staples, making it an easy weeknight side or a showstopping addition to any table spread.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 1 bunch lacinato kale (about 8 oz), stems removed, leaves very thinly sliced
- 2 medium raw beets (about 10 oz total), peeled and coarsely grated
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced kale in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil over the kale and massage with your hands for about 2 minutes, until the leaves soften, darken slightly, and reduce in volume by about a third.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, ginger, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
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