This Festive Pomegranate Kale Salad is the perfect side dish for all your Thanksgiving and holiday entertaining meals! I’m obsessed with the combination of ingredients and it’s not just delicious – it’s also healthy!
This salad is light, flavorful, and so easy to throw together. I also love that the quinoa, pomegranate seeds, and slivered almonds give it the perfect crunch. If you’re looking to add a bit of creamy richness and tang, goat cheese goes great as garnish for this salad! I could honestly eat this every single day. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think!
How To Make A Festive Pomegranate Kale Salad
Here’s a video of how I made my festive pomegranate kale salad! For another delicious seasonal salad, check out my Roasted Broccoli & Honeynut Squash Salad recipe.
Ingredients – For The Festive Pomegranate Kale Salad
- 2 large bunches kale (approximately 8 cups washed, massaged, finely chopped)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 apple, finely diced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- Lots of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano to top!
Ingredients – For The Dressing
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (champagne vinegar works well also)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (depending on preference)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Step-By-Step Recipe Method
- In a small bowl, mix together the extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate large bowl, add the kale, quinoa, apple, grapes, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds.
- Pour dressing over the sald and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with lots of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Enjoy!
Tip
Make sure your kale is very finely chopped. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with a bit of the dressing to massage kale prior to mixing all the other ingredients to make it more tender. Enjoy!