Kale Pomegranate Salad
Hearty kale, juicy pomegranate, a sprinkle of feta, and a tangy lemon pomegranate dressing make this simple kale pomegranate salad so bright and festive!
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 209kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale about 8 oz
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- arils from 1 pomegranate
Lemon Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon shallot finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses can substitute honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, shallot, and pomegranate molasses. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the stems for the kale by slicing along them on both sides. Tear the leaves into bite size pieces. Add the kale to a large bowl and massage it for about 30 seconds or so by squeezing it tightly and rubbing it in your hands.
- Drizzle dressing to taste over the kale and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans, feta, and pomegranate arils over the salad and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3808IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg