Kale and Pomegranate Bowl (Printable Version)

Hearty kale meets sweet pomegranate and crisp apple in this nutrient-dense bowl with honey Dijon dressing and toasted walnuts.

# What You'll 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 chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for 1-2 minutes until leaves become tender and slightly darker in color.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Add sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, and chopped walnuts to the massaged kale.
04 - Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately or allow to sit for 10 minutes to permit flavors to develop and meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required, which means you can eat well even on the days you're running late.
  • The kale actually gets tender and sweet when you massage it, so you won't feel like you're chewing through a salad.
  • The combination of textures—crispy walnuts, juicy pomegranate, tender apple—keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Don't skip the kale massage—I learned this the hard way by trying to rush, and the difference between tender kale and chewy kale is literally thirty seconds of work.
  • Slice your apple last, right before eating or dressing, so it doesn't turn brown and sad sitting in the bowl.
03 -
  • Buy pomegranates when they're in season and freeze the seeds—they thaw perfectly and give you this bowl even in the depths of winter.
  • If you're making this for guests, assemble the components separately and let people build their own bowl; it feels interactive and everyone gets exactly what they want.
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