Rice Free Pomegranate & Mint Beet Kale Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a showstopper on any table — earthy raw beets, massaged lacinato kale, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, and toasted pumpkin seeds all come together in a dish that looks like it took serious effort but is genuinely straightforward to pull off. The trick of massaging the kale with olive oil before dressing it is a small step that makes a huge difference, softening those sturdy leaves into something tender and almost silky. A honey-lemon dressing spiked with turmeric and ginger ties every element together with a warm, citrusy brightness that keeps you going back for another forkful. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, slaws like this can feel like a lifeline — no fillers, no starchy binders, just whole vegetables and pantry staples doing all the heavy lifting. The pomegranate arils add little bursts of tart sweetness that play beautifully against the earthy beets and fresh mint, making every bite feel layered and intentional. Toasting the pumpkin seeds until they pop adds a satisfying crunch that rounds out the texture perfectly. Make it ahead and refrigerate for a few hours, but hold off on the seeds until you're ready to serve so they stay crisp.
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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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