More Kale Salads

We've decided we actually like kale, and prefer it in salads instead of cooked as a side vegetable. Since it is December, here's a nice holiday salad. (I did make a couple of adjustments.)

Pomegranate Kale Salad with Blueberries 

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1 cup sliced cabbage
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Combine dressing ingredients in a large salad bowl (olive oil to pepper). Then add the other ingredients, except for the cheese and toss. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings.

For a quick, simple salad, combine kale with chopped tomatoes, then top with Ranch dressing and bacon bits. Delicious!

Or mix the kale with some avocado, add a simple lemon vinaigrette and top with Parmesan cheese.

Here's another kale salad recipe, similar to the first one above, Kale Salad with Cranberries.