This 5-minute kale pomegranate salad with zesty balsamic vinaigrette is simple and flavorful. The easiest and finest kale salad with green apple and toasted almonds!
Salad: – 2 bunches of lacinato kale, washed and stems removed (about 8 ounces if pre-bagged) – 1 small green apple, cut into small matchsticks or bite-sized piece – ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds, about 1 small pomegranate – ½ cup toasted sliced almonds, OR walnuts, pine nuts, or pepita Dressing: – ¼ cup olive oil – 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice – 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar – 1 tbsp Dijon mustard – 1 – 2 tsp honey or maple syrup – 1 garlic clove, minced – Salt & pepper, to taste
Prepare dressing: Olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper should be in a small bowl. Discard.