Kale Citrus-Pomegranate Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Prep Time
20 mins
Rest (dressing)
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 503 kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. 100% pure orange juice
- ½ cup light-tasting olive oil or avocado oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- 3 fresh basil leaves
Salad
- 5 oz. about 1 bunch green kale
- ½ cup canned mandarin oranges in 100% juice drained and dried
- ¼ cup fresh pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ red onion sliced thinly
- Ground black pepper optional
Instructions
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In blender, combine dressing ingredients. Blend on high until incorporated and basil is completely blended. (Note: Alternately, you can finely mince basil and combine all dressing ingredients in jar with lid; shake to combine.) Refrigerate dressing for 30 minutes or longer before serving.
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Remove kale stems. Tear or use kitchen scissors to cut leaves into bite-size pieces.
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In large salad or mixing bowl, massage kale about 3 minutes until tender and dark green in color. Add remaining salad ingredients (except dressing) and toss to combine.
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Divide into three portions and top with dressing and pepper, if desired.
Recipe Notes
All hail kale! Get the ingredients to make this flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Kale Citrus-Pomegranate Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 242mg10%
Potassium 427mg12%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 5230IU105%
Vitamin C 75mg91%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.