Kale Pomegranate Salad

about the recipe

Ready in just 15 minutes, our Kale Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese is a vibrant, quick, and easy salad that's perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh flavors, this salad is tossed in a homemade honey-dijon vinaigrette that perfectly balances the sweet and tangy notes. With its crisp texture and flavorful dressing, this festive salad is truly a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

Dressing – ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar – 2 tablespoons honey – 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard – 1 clove minced garlic – ½ teaspoon sea salt – ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salad – 1 large bunch kale ribs and stems removed and torn into 2” pieces – ½ cup pomegranate seeds – 1 small red onion halved sliced thin – 1 orange peeled, seeded and sectioned and coarsley chopped – ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese – ¼ cup toasted walnuts

– In a blender or mason jar, combine the oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake or process until combined.

Massage the Kale

– Place the kale in a large bowl.

– Pour 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the kale. With clean or gloved hands, massage the dressing into the kale for about 3 minutes. (If you don’t have gloves, you can just massage the kale with a little oil and sprinkle of salt to avoid garlic-y hands.)

– Add the pomegranate, red onion, orange, goat cheese, and walnuts to the bowl.

– Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.