Description
Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta is a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and textures. This salad features juicy pomegranate seeds, earthy kale, nutty wild rice, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed together for a refreshing dish that is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a healthy lunch—this salad not only pleases the palate but also supports a healthy lifestyle with its wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this colorful medley that bursts with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups chopped baby kale
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (omit for vegans)
- 1/2 cup minced onion or shallot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey (sub agave for vegans)
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 squeeze lemon or orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Chop kale into bite-sized pieces and rinse pomegranate seeds if needed.
- Cook wild rice according to package instructions if using uncooked.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- For the dressing, sauté minced onion in olive oil until soft, then blend with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, kale, wild rice, walnuts, and feta cheese (if using). Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg