Click Save. This is a keeper! We made this salad for my daughter’s Woodland themed baby shower and it got good reviews! Lots of friends asked for the recipe so I wanted to share here for easy access! This is an easy salad to throw together and holds up well on a buffet. I hope you give it a try and enjoy it! You can print the recipe or Pin to save for later!
Mandarin Pomegranate Chopped Kale Salad
6
servings10
minutes415
kcalMandarin pomegranate chopped kale salad topped with feta cheese, crunchy pecans, and lemony poppyseed dressing is easy, healthy, and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 can mandarin oranges in light syrup – drained
½ cup pomegranate jewels/seeds
6-8 cups finely chopped kale
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped pecans
- Dressing
⅔ cup mayo
½ cup Half & Half – or other milk, see note
6 tablespoons sugar
juice of ½ medium lemon – (about 3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
Directions
- Combine kale, mandarin oranges, pomegranate jewels, feta cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Add dressing to salad bowl and toss to combine and to coat well. Cover and chill for about 10 minutes for best flavor (can be served immediately as well).
Notes
- Milk: any percentage of milk will work- the higher the percentage, the creamier your dressing will be.
