High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 piled together with toasted pepitas and fresh mint. The dressing is where things get really smart: raw honey, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and ginger come together into something bright, earthy, and just a little warming — no processed sweeteners, no mystery syrups, just real ingredients you can actually read. That matters more than it might seem, because so many bottled dressings and store-bought slaws quietly sneak in corn syrup derivatives that have no business being in a salad. Here, every component is clean and intentional. Massaging the kale with olive oil before dressing it is a small step that makes a big difference — it softens the leaves and takes away any bitterness, so the whole dish feels tender and cohesive rather than tough and raw. The pumpkin seeds get a quick toast in a dry skillet until they pop and turn golden, adding a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully against the juicy pomegranate. It's the kind of salad that works as a bold side dish or a light meal on its own, and it only gets better after a short rest in the fridge.
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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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