Nitrate & Nitrite 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 dressing is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients: olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger, with absolutely nothing processed or cured in sight. That matters more than it might seem, because nitrates and nitrites have a way of sneaking into packaged dressings and pre-shredded salad kits through preservatives you'd never expect. Here, every component is fresh, raw, or simply toasted — no shortcuts, no additives. Massaging the kale with olive oil is the small move that makes a big difference, breaking down the tough fibers so the leaves turn silky and soak up all that bright, honey-laced dressing. Toasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a nutty depth that rounds out the sweetness of the beets and pomegranate beautifully. It's the kind of salad that converts skeptics and disappears fast at any table.
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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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