MSG Free Pomegranate & Mint Beet Kale Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your fork — deep ruby beets, jewel-like pomegranate arils, and dark ribbons of massaged kale all come together in one stunning bowl. The dressing is built entirely from scratch using olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking in. That matters more than people realize with store-bought dressings, which are notorious for containing glutamates and yeast extracts even in products that seem wholesome. Massaging the kale with a little olive oil before tossing everything together is the move that transforms this from a tough, bitter green into something silky and genuinely craveable. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and a nutty depth that rounds out the brightness of the citrus and pomegranate. Fresh mint lifts the whole dish at the end, keeping it light and lively rather than heavy. It works beautifully as a side for grilled proteins or as a standalone lunch that actually keeps you full.
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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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