Sesame 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 fresh mint all come together in a bowl that looks like it belongs in a magazine. The honey-lemon dressing gets a warm, golden depth from turmeric and ginger, tying every element together without a drop of anything that could trigger a sesame sensitivity. That's genuinely good news, because tahini and sesame oil sneak into so many dressings and slaws at restaurants and in packaged foods, making this kind of dish tricky to order with confidence. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve it to a crowd without second-guessing the label on a single bottle. Massaging the kale softens its bite and makes it silky rather than tough, while toasted pumpkin seeds add the satisfying crunch you'd normally expect from a seed topping — no substitutions needed. The slaw actually improves after a short rest, letting the beets bleed their gorgeous magenta color through the whole dish. It's the kind of recipe that earns compliments before anyone even takes a bite.
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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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