Winter Kale Salad Recipe with Pomegranate and Pistachio

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Winter Kale Salad Recipe with Pomegranate and Pistachio

Full of winter produce, this stunning kale salad features sweet/tart pomegranate seeds, nutty pistachios, creamy pears, and fresh white cheese with a simple homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Winter Salad Recipe, Kale Winter Salad, Winter Kale Salad, Winter Kale Salad Pomegranate, Winter Salad, Winter Salad Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Servings servings

Calories 328kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

Dressing:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cherry preserves (see Notes)
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

6 cups chopped kale
2 pears thinly sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1/4 cup dry roasted pistachios coarsely chopped
4 ounces queso fresco cubed or crumbled (see Notes)

Instructions

Make the Dressing:

Whisk together all ingredients and set aside.

Compose the Salad:

Arrange all ingredients on a large platter.

Serve:

Serve the salad along with the dressing to drizzle on top.

Notes

Serving Size and Nutrition Information: This salad recipe yields 4 side dish servings or 2 main course servings. The nutritional information was calculated based on 4 servings.
Vinaigrette Storage: You can make this vinaigrette ahead of time; store it in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Cherry Preserves: You can use any type of dark fruit preserves you like in this salad dressing! Red currant is also one of my favorites.
Queso Fresco: If you can't find queso fresco, you can substitute with ricotta salata, feta, or a log of goat cheese (chèvre) instead.
Serving Suggestion: To make this salad a bit heartier, add roasted winter squash or cooked quinoa, or serve it along with crusty bread.

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