I just LOVE a kale salad and as far as I’m concerned, they are welcome on every table for any holiday or non holiday meal.
This beauty is packed with kale + pecans + pomegranate + sunflower seeds + feta cheese, which = a seriously delicious party on your plate that would happen to perfect for the holidays.
It also works brilliantly as a light lunch or dinner, so no need to wait for the party to whip this one up.
Winter Salad (with Kale and Pomegranate)
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups of kale washed, stemmed and cut into thin ribbons
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 medium pomegranate
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds roasted and salted
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 small red onion diced
- 1 cove crushed garlic optional
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the kale, pecans, pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds and feta cheese. Set aside while you make the dressing.
- In a small spouted cup or bowl combine onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust the seasonings.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss together. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2845IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg
Comments
Sue says
If I can’t get pomegranate seeds, what would be a good sub for that pop of flavor. Thanks. Love your you tube channel Dani. I look forward to the notifications, to see what you will inspire next.
Kelly says
Dried cranberries would be delicious and beautiful.
Dani Spies says
Agreed! Dried ranberries would make a great substitution for the fresh pomegranate seeds if you don’t have any.
Kelleen Lemay says
If you cut the top off the pomegranate you will notice that there is the white membrane strips. If you score across those from top to bottom and you pull apart from there you will find that’s that the aerials just fall out.
Dani says
Brilliant! thanks for sharing. I plan to try this soon.
Bobbi says
Made this salad for a luncheon the other day and everyone loved it, making it again for tonight’s gathering!
Dani says
So glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to let me know and to rate the recipe!
LeKenda Chapman says
Can you substitute spinach for the kale? I love kale but my husband not so much
Dani says
Yes! That would be just fine.
Carla @ Foodie Digital says
Such a fantastic fall salad Dani! Made this last night to rave reviews from my husband. I didn’t have pecans, so I swapped for toasted slivered almonds. I increased the feta too and the result reminded me of restaurant meal salad (in the best possible way).
Dani Spies says
I’m so glad you enjoyed this salad, Carla! Thanks for letting me know. The slivered almonds are a great swap for pecans and I love that you added more feta – so creamy and delicious.
Christine Tague says
This is so delicious! Truly the best kale salad I’ve ever had. I would recommend massaging the chopped kale with a bit of the vinegar in order to soften it.