Description
This Winter Salad with Red Cabbage, Kale, and Pomegranate is a colorful celebration of seasonal produce, perfect for brightening up your winter meals. The vibrant red cabbage pairs beautifully with the crisp kale, while the sweet-tart pomegranate seeds add a burst of flavor and texture. Dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with essential nutrients. Whether you’re serving it as a light meal or as an elegant side dish for holiday gatherings, this nutritious salad is sure to impress all who partake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 head of red or white cabbage
- 1 carrot
- 4 kale leaves
- 1/2 shallot or 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 pomegranate, seeds only
- 1/2 lemon (juice only)
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cabbage and shallot. Grate the carrot and chop the kale after removing the rib.
- Massage the kale leaves to soften them before adding them to a large salad bowl along with all other prepared ingredients.
- In a mason jar, combine lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and salt; shake well to mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg