Pomegranate and Apple Kale Salad combines fall flavors in a healthy and hearty salad. It’s perfect as a starter or a festive potluck dish. And the best part of making Pomegranate and Apple Kale Salad is that it comes together in minutes and lasts well for days in the refrigerator.
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know how much I love massaged kale salads. The flavor combinations are endless, and you can make kale salad savory or sweet. This recipe falls into the latter category with the addition of pomegranate seeds and apple.
You can use any variety of apple that you like, but I prefer Pink Lady or Granny Smith in this salad. It holds up well, so you can make it in advance and refrigerate it until ready to serve. The festive colors are perfect for any holiday table.
Follow this simple recipe to make Pomegranate and Apple Kale Salad.
Pomegranate and Apple Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale (any variety), tough ribs removed, chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 apple chopped
Instructions
- Place the kale in a medium salad bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and salt. Massage the kale with your hands until the kale is tender and reduced in size.
- Add the lime juice and maple syrup, and toss well to combine.
- Add the pomegranate seeds and apple and toss again.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
What is your favorite fall salad? Please let me know in the comments!
If you are looking for more fruity kale salads, you may also enjoy Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad.
I also really like this book (although it contains a few recipes that aren’t vegan, but can easily be modified):
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I love kale salad too! If it weren’t for my husband, I’d probably have one every night for dinner. So healthy and yummy. This recipe looks perfect for fall. I love pomegranate seeds and look forward to using hem in salads and recipes all year.
Thanks Lucy! I think you’ll really enjoy this salad. I made a big batch a few days ago and have been eating it every day!
I love massaged kale salads too!
I’m going to have to follow you on Instagram for inspiration! 😛
Have you ever tried a blood orange kale salad? It’s super good!
Thanks Krysten! I haven’t tried it with blood orange, but that sounds amazing!
I make a similar salad every fall. Love the pop from the pomegranate seeds!
I love the pomegranate seeds, too!
O I am a pomegranate fan (of course apples are one of my favorite foods though) but I just love winter produce!
I’m always sad when summer is over, but I do enjoy the winter produce!
Im going to remember this for Thanksgiving! Love the pomegranate seeds and the kale combo!
Thanks Michele! It’s great for Thanksgiving!
I love kale, and this is such a pretty way to enjoy it! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Debi! I hope you enjoy it.
Looks delicious. I love fruit in my salads!
Thanks Jenn! Me too.
What a perfect fall salad – all my favorite fall ingredients!
Thanks Kelly! I love these fall flavors too. 🙂
so excited for all things pom..
Me too, Dixya!
This is one of my favorite combinations. Kale salad, when done right, is just so good!
I agree, Nicole!
I’m not really a salad kind of person but this actually sounds delicious! It’s got lot’s of flavour and textures going on 🙂
Thanks Aimee! I think you’ll enjoy it!
I love kale salad! It’s a great way to continue eating salads into the cooler months. This one looks so good!
Thanks, Dianne! It holds up really well. The leftovers were still really good 3 or 4 days later.
Such a fresh and easy salad. This has my favorite fruits and veggie all in one. Love it!
Thanks Linda! I could eat it every day!
Easy and healthy salad. But I never tried raw kale for salad, because I feel it’s hard to chew. So I sauté for 2 minutes then I add to my salad bowl ( only kale). This sounds interesting let me try your method!
There’s definitely no need to cook the kale. Raw kale is fantastic and full of nutrients.
Love simple salads like this and love the addition of the apple, it’s my favorite fruit to use. This is so simple and sounds delicious!
Thank you so much! I really enjoy apple in salads.
pomegranage season is my favorite, especially since i have a huge tree in my yard!!! I’ll be overflowing with them soon so i’ll have to give this recipe a try!
Ooh, I would love to have a pomegranate tree! I put pomegranate in a lot of recipes. They are so good!
Wow, this salad looks incredible! I love the combination of flavors, too. Looks so hearty, sweet and savory all at once. YUM!
Thank you, Melissa! It’s one of my favorites. 🙂
I literally eat a salad every day and this looks wonderful with all it’s fruity tastes,
That is a great habit to have, Ginny! I could eat this one every day.
I am all about kale salads too. Some people seem to lump them into the “too healthy” category, but I eat them several times a week. They are so good and open to loads of possibilities.
I agree. I think some people just haven’t given kale salad a chance.
Love pomegranate in my salads! Such a good flavor. I love how green and pretty your kale is too.
Thanks Sophia! I love the color combo.
I loooove kale salads. Love the pomegranate seed addition. Makes it extra beautiful! Perfect to bring to a dinner party.
Thanks Annie! It will definitely be a hit at your dinner party!
I love kale salads! This one looks great with the apples 🙂 Perfect sweet and savory balance!
Thanks Sarah! Me too.
This salad looks amazing!
Thanks Marina!