Description
Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta is a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will invigorate your meals. This vibrant salad combines the juicy sweetness of pomegranate seeds with the hearty chewiness of wild rice, all while offering a satisfying crunch from toasted walnuts and a creamy touch from feta cheese. Packed with nutrients, this colorful dish makes for an excellent side or a stand-alone lunch. Whether you’re preparing for a festive gathering or looking for a refreshing midweek meal, this salad is both easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups chopped baby kale
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (omit for vegans)
- 1/2 cup minced onion or shallot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey (sub agave for vegans)
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 squeeze lemon or orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Chop kale, rinse pomegranate seeds, and toast walnuts if needed.
- For the dressing: Sauté minced shallot in olive oil until fragrant, then blend it with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, kale, wild rice, walnuts, and feta (if using). Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Toss gently to mix and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg