Kale & Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate

Every holiday party needs a veggie dish that is also a real attention grabber, like this Kale & Goat Cheese Salad!  If you are still looking for a festive, simple and delicious salad to serve your guests for Christmas, look no further. Pomegranates are loaded with fibre and antioxidants while adding the perfect sweetness and crunch to compliment the bitterness of the kale. This is also a great way to increase veggie consumption if you are hosting a holiday meal and want to incorporate mindful eating strategies.

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• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups kale, chopped
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 Tbsp craisins
• ¼ cup roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions for Kale & Goat Cheese Salad:

1. Firstly, chop and clean kale and place into large bowl.
2. Secondly, add fruits, feta, craisins and seeds on top of salad greens.
3. Drizzle greens and toppings with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Finally, toss to combine.
5. Be sure to add more oil or vinegar as desired, your goal is just to lightly coat your ingredients.

Now it’s your turn! Do you have a favourite appetizer to bring to a holiday party? If so, let me know in the comments down below. Additionally, have you given this recipe a try? I’d also like to know! Merry Christmas foodies; remember this time is meant to be spent with friends and family, not worrying so much about calories or nutrients. Don’t forget to make important memories and spread the love!

Kale & Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Every holiday party needs a veggie dish that can be a real attention grabber, like this Kale & Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups kale, chopped
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 Tbsp craisins
• ¼ cup roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Chop and clean kale and place into large bowl.
2. Add fruits, feta, craisins and seeds on top of salad greens.
3. Drizzle greens and toppings with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Toss to combine.