This kale salad is loaded with apples, bacon, pomegranate, feta cheese and pecans, all tossed together in a homemade dressing. A fresh and vibrant salad that’s the perfect side dish for any occasion.
You can never go wrong with a hearty salad, some of my favorite crowd pleasers include taco salad, Greek salmon salad and this colorful kale salad.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SALAD
▢5 cups Tuscan kale leaves stems removed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
▢1 cup diced apple I use Pink Lady
▢1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
▢1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
▢1/2 cup pomegranate arils
▢1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
FOR THE DRESSING
▢1 tablespoon shallot minced
▢1/3 cup olive oil
▢2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
▢2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
▢2 teaspoons honey
▢salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
Place the kale in a large bowl and pour the dressing over the top. Use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale for 3-5 minutes, or until kale is tender.
Add the apple, feta cheese, pecans, pomegranate arils and bacon to the bowl of kale. Toss to combine, then serve.
NOTES
I use Pink Lady apples in the recipe but Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Fuji and Gala apples are all great choices.
I recommend purchasing a block of feta and crumbling it yourself. The pre-crumbled can have anti caking agents that do not taste as fresh and may dry out the cheese.
Feel free to use a container of pre-prepared pomegranate seeds.
Reviewed by EL KATIBI MARIA
on
October 06, 2023
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