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Kale Salad with Pomegranates and Apples

Pomegranates have been cultivated for thousands of years in the Mediterranean. In this recipe, the arils (the juicy seed pods inside) are combined with baby kale and tart apples for a delicious and colorful salad.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

4 Servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Carbohydrate: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g

Ingredients

10 ounces baby kale 

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ cup pomegranate arils

1 large Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced

Croutons, nuts or seeds (optional)

 

Dressing:

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon tahini

Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the kale. Remove the stems and cut it coarsely. In a large salad bowl, massage the kale vigorously for 2-3 minutes with extra virgin olive oil. Add the pomegranate arils and apple slices. 
  2. Prepare the dressing and pour over the salad. Toss gently. (Optional) Sprinkle croutons, nuts or seeds on top.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mediterra.

How’d it Taste?

  • phantastica says:

    This is excellent. I had a little toasted sesame oil so I used a bit of that as well. Also added sunflower and sesame seeds.

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