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Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate

Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate, Kale, and Feta Recipe

This Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate features kale, pomegranate seeds, and feta, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 376

Ingredients
  

Nuts and Greens
  • ½ cup pecan halves toasted
  • 10 ounces kale stems removed, chopped into ribbons
Vegetables and Fruits
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small pomegranate yields about ½ cup seeds
Cheese and Herbs
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Small bowl
  • Large Serving Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on an ungreased baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5-10 minutes, tossing once or twice until toasted and fragrant. Remove from the baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Slice the onion thinly and place in a small bowl. Cover with cold tap water and set aside for 10 minutes. Drain the onion and lightly pat dry.
  3. Slice the pomegranate in half across its 'equator.' Turn one half over an empty bowl, cut side down, and squeeze it gently to loosen the seeds. Use the back of a wooden spoon to knock the seeds into the bowl. Repeat with the second half. Measure out ½ cup of the seeds for the recipe.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together all dressing ingredients: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Place the kale and onion slices in a large serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Toss to coat and let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes if time allows.
  2. Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted pecans, pomegranate seeds, feta, and parsley. Toss lightly and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 28gFiber: 5gSugar: 15g

Notes

This salad can be customized with different greens or cheeses, as well as various nuts for added flavor and texture.

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