Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta
Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that bursts with flavor and texture. This salad beautifully combines the chewy wild rice, crunchy walnuts, and sweet pomegranate seeds, making each bite a delightful experience. With its nutrient-rich ingredients like kale packed with vitamins, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual lunches. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy it as a main dish or a refreshing side; either way, it’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 (optional)
- 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
- Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces and rinse the pomegranate seeds.
- Toast raw walnuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant; allow cooling.
- For the dressing, sauté minced onion in olive oil until soft. Blend with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, wild rice, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and feta if using. Toss gently.
- Drizzle on the dressing just before serving and mix until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg