Vibrant mix of kale, pomegranate seeds, feta, and nuts dressed with zesty vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 2 cups kale leaves, finely chopped (stems removed)
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
→ Vegetables & Fruit
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
→ Cheese & Nuts
08 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, spinach, broccoli, and cucumber.
02 - Gently massage the kale with a drizzle of olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the leaves.
03 - Incorporate red bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, and red onion into the greens; toss gently to mix.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans or walnuts over the dressed salad.
07 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter, shape into a festive Christmas tree, and decorate with additional pomegranate seeds and feta as desired.
