Kale Pomegranate Salad
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Kale Pomegranate Salad
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Try this 5-minute kale pomegranate salad—fresh, simple, and dressed in a delicious zesty balsamic vinaigrette. With additions like green apple and toasted almonds, it's the BEST and EASIEST kale salad recipe!
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 bunches of lacinato kale washed and stems removed (about 8 ounces if pre-bagged)
- 1 small green apple cut into small matchsticks or bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds about 1 small pomegranate
- ½ cup toasted sliced almonds OR walnuts, pine nuts, or pepitas
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 - 2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove minced
- salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the Kale: Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves and discard them. Finely chop the kale leaves with a knife.
- Massage the Kale: Place the chopped kale in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing over the kale and add a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it softens.
- Make the Salad: Add the green apple, pomegranate seeds, and toasted almonds (or other nuts/seeds) to the bowl with the kale.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the rest of the dressing. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy!
Notes
- Lacinato Kale: Also known as dinosaur or Tuscan kale, is best for kale salads. You can use curly kale for this recipe too.
- Serving: Try it with grilled chicken, air fryer chicken thighs, hot honey chicken tenders, or these crispy air fryer chicken cutlets. I also love this chicken penne alla vodka, chicken and broccoli lasagna, and mac and cheese for a light side to a rich dish!
- Remove the Kale Stems: Taking out the stems from kale makes your salad tastier and easier to chew. Stems are tough to eat.
- Massage the Kale: Take 1 minute to massage the kale with the dressing. This not only softens the leaves but also enhances their flavor. It makes a huge difference!
- Add Protein: Make this kale salad into a full meal by adding protein like grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or tofu.
- Seasonal additions: Try adding seasonal ingredients like sliced grapefruit, pear, or dried cranberries, which can be great additions in the winter.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle in crumbled goat cheese, feta cheese, or shaved Parmesan cheese for a creamy, salty bite.
- Add a grain: We love quinoa (gluten-free option) or farro for a heartier salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
9007IU
(180%)
Vitamin C
89mg
(99%)
Calcium
258mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9007IU | 180% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
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