Festive Pomegranate Kale Salad

Name: Festive Pomegranate Kale Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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!; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or champagne vinegar); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 shallot, finely minced; 1 tablespoon honey (add another tablespoon if you'd like it sweeter); Kosher salt to taste; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

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 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!

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:37:43 GMT