Carrageenan Free Pomegranate & Mint Beet Kale Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a feast for the eyes before it even hits the table — deep ruby beets, jewel-like pomegranate arils, and dark ribbons of massaged kale all tumbling together in one stunning bowl. The massaging step is key: working the kale with olive oil for just a couple of minutes transforms it from tough and bitter into something silky and almost sweet, making it genuinely enjoyable to eat raw. A golden dressing of lemon juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and ginger ties everything together with brightness and just a whisper of warmth. Carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer commonly found in processed dressings, dairy alternatives, and packaged salads — has no place here, because every component is whole and made entirely from scratch. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and nutty depth that makes this feel like a complete dish rather than a simple side. Fresh mint lifts the whole thing at the end, cutting through the earthiness of the beets in the best possible way. It holds up beautifully in the fridge for a few hours, making it a smart choice for meal prep or entertaining.
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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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