Kale and Pomegranate Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Nutrient-packed bowl with massaged kale, pomegranate, apple, and walnuts in a tangy honey-mustard dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups kale leaves, stems removed and chopped

→ Fruits

02 - 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Nuts

04 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for 1-2 minutes until the leaves become tender and slightly darker.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
03 - Add the sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts to the massaged kale.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Serve immediately, or let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The kale actually becomes silky without any cooking, just your hands and a little oil doing the magic.
  • Those pomegranate seeds hit you with brightness at every bite, making the whole bowl feel celebratory instead of healthy.
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, perfect for when you want something real but don't have time to fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the kale massage—it sounds silly but it's the difference between a chewy salad and one that feels luxurious and tender.
  • If you're prepping this ahead, dress it just before serving, or the kale will weep and your apple will oxidize; keep the components separate and assemble at the last moment.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before chopping—it wakes them up and makes them taste roasted and deeper than they have any right to be.
  • Make the dressing while you're massaging the kale so everything comes together at exactly the same moment, warm from your hands and ready to meld.
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