Holiday Salad with Kale, Persimmon, and Pomegranate
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this stunning Holiday Salad featuring Kale, Persimmon, and Pomegranate. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this nutritious dish combines the crispness of kale with the sweetness of ripe persimmons and the crunch of pomegranate seeds. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, it’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal centerpiece for your festive table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chopped kale (about 1 bunch)
- 2 ripe persimmons, sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (from about 1 pomegranate)
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove tough stems and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the persimmons into wedges or cubes.
- If using a whole pomegranate, cut it in half and gently tap out the seeds with a wooden spoon.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, persimmons, pomegranate seeds, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg