Breastfeeding Friendly Pomegranate & Mint Beet Kale Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a powerhouse of color and flavor, built from ingredients that genuinely support a nursing body without any compromise on taste. Massaged lacinato kale forms the tender, earthy base, while raw grated beets bring a gorgeous jewel-toned hue and a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with bursts of pomegranate. The dressing layers in turmeric and ginger — both warming, anti-inflammatory spices — alongside bright lemon juice and a touch of raw honey to tie everything together. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and a solid hit of plant-based zinc and magnesium, nutrients that are especially valuable when you're feeding a baby around the clock. Fresh mint lifts the whole bowl and keeps it feeling light rather than heavy, which is exactly what you want when your appetite and energy levels are unpredictable. The slaw can be prepped ahead and refrigerated for a few hours, making it an easy grab-and-go lunch during those chaotic newborn days — just hold the seeds until you're ready to eat. It's the kind of recipe that feels nourishing in the most literal sense, and it's genuinely delicious enough to make for company too.
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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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