Description
Pomegranate Kale Salad is a festive and vibrant addition to your Thanksgiving table, combining the crunchy texture of fresh kale with the sweet-tart burst of pomegranate seeds. Drizzled with a zesty dressing and topped with toasted walnuts, this salad is not just visually stunning but also full of flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while evoking memories of joyful celebrations around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups curly kale, chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the kale under cold water, dry thoroughly, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Massage with olive oil until slightly softened.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if too strong.
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, pomegranate seeds, and red onion. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently.
- Add toasted walnuts just before serving for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg