Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta
Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta is a colorful, nutrient-packed dish that bursts with flavor. This vibrant salad combines the earthiness of wild rice and kale with the sweetness of juicy pomegranate seeds and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Topped with creamy feta cheese, it’s perfect for gatherings, healthy lunches, or as a refreshing side at any meal. With its quick preparation time and versatile serving options, this salad is bound to impress your guests and delight your taste buds all year round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- 1/2 cup minced onion or shallot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 squeeze lemon or orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop kale, rinse pomegranate seeds, and toast walnuts.
- For the dressing, mince onion or shallot and sauté in olive oil until soft. Blend with remaining dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg