Baby Spinach and Kale Salad with Apple, Pomegranate Seeds and Toasted Walnuts




Kale is a superfood high in fiber, iron and calcium and packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, but it's not easy finding ways to make it taste great. This healthy and tasty salad includes plenty of sweetness to reduce the bitterness of the kale. The pomegranate seeds are not only sweet, crisp and juicy, but they are also a superfood with plenty of their own healthy nutrient content. 


Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted 
  • 1 lb. baby spinach and baby kale (or other greens) 
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced 
  • 1 sweet red apple, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, very thinly sliced 
  • 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced 
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
    Salad Dressing Ingredients:
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
    • Salt and pepper to taste 

    Directions:

    Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Toast almonds in skillet until lightly browned. Combine spinach, kale and brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle lightly with salad dressing and toss. Place salad greens on a large salad platter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with toasted walnuts, apple, red onion, pomegranate seeds and dried cranberries. Serve balance of dressing for guests desiring an additional splash.

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