Vibrant Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate & Feta Bliss
Enjoy this Vibrant Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate, Kale, and Feta that is delicious and nutritious.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Salad bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup Pecan halves Toasted for enhanced flavor
- 1 bunch Kale Chopped into ribbons
- 1 small Red onion Soaked in water for milder flavor
- 1 fruit Pomegranate Select a heavy fruit for juiciest seeds
- 1 cup Feta cheese Can substitute with goat cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil High-quality for best taste
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
Instructions
How to Make Vibrant Healthy Winter Salad
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Cut the pomegranate in half and squeeze to extract seeds, measuring 1/2 cup.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together the chopped kale and drained onion slices. Pour in the dressing and toss well.
- Before serving, sprinkle with the toasted pecans, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley. Toss lightly to combine.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain the salad's freshness and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg