Kale Pomegranate Salad Recipe: Winter Salad Recipe
This Kale Pomegranate Salad recipe is one of the best winter salads that you can prepare as it tastes delightful with a lovely flavor, and also easy and simple to prepare.
Equipment
Ingredients
For Salad
- 2 bunches of kale rinsed and dried with stems and ribs removed, leaves sliced thinly
- 1 cup of pomegranate seeds about 1 large pomegranate + extra for toppings
- 4 ounces of goat cheese crumbled + extra for toppings
- 1 small green apple cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup of candied pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
For Dressing
- ⅓ cup of olive oil
- ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped parsley basil, or cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender, and blend until well combined.
- In a large bowl, toss in the kale leaves and pour about ½ of the dressing on it, massaging it into the leaves with your hands. Add more dressing if you feel it's not properly coated.
- Add green apple, goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds to the bowl, and toss together, then season with salt and pepper. You can also add more dressing at this point if you think it is needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with candied pecans, the extra pomegranate seeds, and goat cheese.
- Viola! Your Kale Pomegranate Salad is ready.
Notes
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance, and stored in the refrigerator until it is needed.
- If you don't have a blender, you can whisk the dressing ingredients properly in a bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 13gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 225mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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