Pescatarian 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 lacinato kale all tumbling together in one stunning bowl. The trick of working olive oil into the raw kale by hand is a small step that makes a huge difference, breaking down the tough leaves into something tender and almost silky without any cooking required. A honey-lemon dressing spiked with turmeric and ginger ties everything together with a warm, slightly tangy brightness that keeps each bite interesting. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and a nutty depth that rounds out the freshness of the mint and pomegranate. Every ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and completely free of meat — making this an effortless fit for anyone eating seafood-forward or fully plant-focused without any substitutions needed. It works beautifully as a standalone lunch, a bold side dish at a dinner party, or a meal-prep staple that actually holds up in the fridge. This is the kind of salad that converts people who claim they don't like salad.
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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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