I’ve been crazy for pomegranate the last few weeks, and looking for ways to use up the abundance of them I bought at Costco. This vegetarian pomegranate holiday salad is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, savory, and crunchy. I’ve been wanting to try a salad with pomegranate for awhile, and I’m sure glad I did. You won’t be disappointed with this one.
![Kale Pomegranate Salad with Pecans and Feta](https://i0.wp.com/cassclaycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0395.jpeg?resize=710%2C474)
I wasn’t expecting a salad like this to be as filling as it was, but I was not let down. Surprisingly, this kept me full all afternoon. If you need a bit more substance to your salad, feel free to throw something like rotisserie chicken on it, but as we are vegetarian in our house, we try to avoid that.
![Pomegranate Holiday Salad with Pecans](https://i0.wp.com/cassclaycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0394.jpeg?resize=710%2C474)
This salad would really be great year round, as the flavor also reminds me of summer, but it’s really also a Christmasy flavor. Must just be the pomegranate. Tasting salads like this really makes me shocked that growing up I wouldn’t hardly touch a vegetable because these are SO tasty. It’s too bad more of these weren’t a trendy food back in the day because it may have meant many of us had healthier childhoods.
![Balsamic Vinaigrette with Pomegranate Kale Salad](https://i0.wp.com/cassclaycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0399.jpeg?resize=710%2C474)
What you’ll love about this vegetarian pomegranate holiday salad?
- It’s vegetarian and vegan friendly. Feel free to omit the feta, use a vegan feta or no cheese.
- It contains pomegranate. What’s not to love about that?
- Its vegetable packed. Get your servings of fruit and vegetables in a tasty bowl.
![Balsamic Dressing and Pomegranate Holiday Salad](https://i0.wp.com/cassclaycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0396.jpeg?resize=710%2C474)
How to make this salad?
- Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Wash and chop up the kale and romaine. Place in a large bowl. I like these because they have lids for any leftovers.
- Cut the pomegranate open and remove arils. Sprinkle over the chopped greens.
- Next sprinkle the feta and chopped pecans on top. Mix it all together.
- Divide into serving bowls and top with balsamic dressing.
If you are looking for another great fruity salad, check out this balsamic berry arugula salad recipe.
![Pomegranate Holiday Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette.](https://i0.wp.com/cassclaycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0398-scaled.jpeg?fit=250%2C167&ssl=1)
Vegetarian Pomegranate Holiday Salad
Ingredients
- 1 whole pomegranate arils
- ½ bunch of kale, chopped
- 1 head of romaine, chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup feta
Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Wash and chop kale and romaine leaves.
- Cut open pomegranate and remove seeds.
- Mix chopped kale and romaine together in a bowl. Sprinkle pomegranate arils over top.
- Next sprinkle the feta and pecans over top. Mix well and divide into bowls.
- Top with balsamic dressing to taste.
Nutrition
Let me know what you thought of this salad in the comments below.
-Cassie
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Love how simple this salad is to put together. Such wonderful flavors from the pomegranate and the feta cheese. Perfect as a light and yet satisfying meal.
Thank you so much for the review! 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed.
If you are looking for additional salads, you may also like the balsamic berry arugula salad with feta.
Cheers – Cassie
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