Low Iodine Pomegranate & Mint Beet Kale Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and texture — deep ruby beets, jewel-like pomegranate arils, and dark ribbons of massaged kale all tossed in a golden turmeric-lemon dressing that tastes as bright as it looks. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged foods and sauces for hidden additives, but every ingredient here is naturally whole and straightforward, making it genuinely easy to trust what's on your plate. The dressing comes together with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices — nothing processed, nothing to second-guess. Massaging the kale with a little olive oil before dressing it is the move that transforms tough leaves into something tender and almost silky, so don't skip that step. Toasted pumpkin seeds scattered over the top add a satisfying crunch and a nutty depth that rounds out all the sweet-tart flavors beautifully. The slaw actually gets better after a short rest, as the beets soak up the dressing and the flavors meld — making it a smart make-ahead option for busy days.
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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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