Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

This Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing is the perfect winter salad. It combines seasonal radicchio, kale, and oranges with toasted pistachios and pomegranate seeds. A homemade pomegranate dressing made with pomegranate molasses brings the whole salad together and adds a sweet and tart flavour.

Get the full recipe down below and watch the video to see me make this recipe from scratch on YouTube!

Combining the Best Winter Produce in the Perfect Salad

Winter brings a whole new selection of produce to the grocery stores. While it may not be as abundant as summer or fall produce, there are a few key ingredients that I love to enjoy this time of year. Coincidentally, they are all included in this Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing!

Radicchio and kale are my two favourite winter salad greens. Kale is so hearty and becomes soft and delicious with a quick massage of olive oil and sea salt. Radicchio, another star of this salad, shines during the colder months. This vibrant purple leafy vegetable is a type of chicory and is known for its pleasantly bitter taste, which pairs perfectly with sweet and tangy ingredients.

Oranges are another fabulous winter ingredient included in this salad. While they are not grown locally here in Canada, they are in season in other parts of the world such as Australia, South Africa, southern Europe, and the southern United States. Even though they are imported, winter is the best time to enjoy them as they are at their peak flavour. The same thing goes for pomegranates too!

Making Pomegranate Molasses from Scratch

Pomegranate molasses is a key ingredient in the dressing, and gives it a sweet tangy flavour. You can find it pre-made in specialty grocery stores, but since it may not be readily available where you are, I decided to attempt to make it from scratch. The process is incredibly simple and only needs two ingredients: pomegranate juice and white sugar.

All you have to do is boil the pomegranate juice and sugar together until it forms a syrup. Be sure to stir these ingredients together ocasionally as they cook to avoid any burning. Once the syrup has formed, let it cool and then you are ready to make the salad dressing! I told you this was simple!

Get the Recipe: Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

I hope that you enjoy this fabulous Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing this winter season! Get the full recipe down below and atch the video to see me make this recipe from scratch on YouTube!

Enjoy the best of the season, every day! 🌿

Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Melissa

This Kale and Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing is the perfect winter salad. It combines seasonal radicchio, kale, and oranges with toasted pistachios and pomegranate seeds. A homemade pomegranate dressing made with pomegranate molasses brings the whole salad together and adds a sweet and tart flavour.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Canadian, Middle Eastern

Servings 6

Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Pomegranate Molasses:

• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup white sugar

For the Salad:

• 4 cups kale stems removed and leaves chopped into 1-cm slices
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin
• 4 cups radicchio core removed and leaves chopped into 1-cm slices
• 2 oranges segmented (supremes)
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup toasted pistachios roughly chopped

For the Pomegranate Dressing:

• ¼ cup homemade pomegranate molasses
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

To Make the Pomegranate Molasses:

• In a small sauce pot, combine the pomegranate juice and sugar.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high and let it simmer gently until the mixture reduces to about 1/4 cup and reaches a syrupy consistency. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Stir every few minutes, especially near the end of the cooking process, to ensure the syrup does not burn.
• Allow the molasses to cool completely before making the dressing. It can be stored in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to a month.

To Make the Salad and Dressing:

• In a large bowl, massage the kale with a pinch of salt and olive oil until it softens. Add the radicchio and toss to combine.
• Arrange the orange supremes, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pistachios on top of the greens.
• To make the dressing, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, honey, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 126mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 1525IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

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