Kale Pomegranate & Mango Salad with Honey Pomegranate Dressing – Perfect for Fall and Rosh Hashanah!
Fall is the time for pomegranate and mango
It’s that wonderful time of year where some of my most favorite fruits and vegetables are currently in season. I was recently at our local grocery store and found fresh cranberries, pomegranate and mango, all available at sale prices. I was a little taken aback…I certainly didn’t expect mangoes and cranberries available at the same time.
Mangoes, Pomegranates & Cranberries…Oh My!!!
At Trader Joe’s I found Pomegranate Vinegar and our absolute favorite Delecata squash. We love to stuff the halves of the squash with nuts, fresh cranberries and apples then serve them quartered. They are sweet and creamy and you can even eat the skin!
Trader Joe’s doesn’t always carry Pomegranate Vinegar. If you can’t find it there, you can order this on Amazon.
It’s that time of year…
A while back our family was invited to a Sukkot night meal at Margo’s Sukkah – our Kosher Me & Gluten Free friend. She made a “to die for” kale salad, that I couldn’t seem to eat enough of. The texture of the kale was really unusual…softer than normal kale but still crisp. Deliciousness. Then she told me her secret. You need to create a “Kale Spa” (my words not hers).
Ahhh…Kale spa massage.
Basically, before you make the salad you need to actually massage the kale. You see, in the growing process the kale gets really stressed. It’s a hard job growing all that leafy, calcium filled goodness. When I was done preparing the kale, it was the most relaxed kale around. Then it went into the fridge to chill – I mean, it just had a massage…I didn’t want to stress it out further!
This is how the kale feels after it’s massage….Ahhhhh….
The dawn of Kale Pomegranate and Mango Salad
After seeing the mango’s and pomegranates in the store, and getting my kale therapy instructions, I knew a fabulous Kale Pomegranate and Mango Salad was in order. This is a relatively simple salad to make with just a few ingredients. You can make your own Honey Pomegranate dressing, or I recommend using a ready made outstanding Brianna’s Blush Wine or Ken’s Lite Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette.
Brianna’s, Blush Wine Vinaigrette is a great alternative to making your own dressing. However, fresh is always best!
The idea is to use a slightly sweet dressing to compliment the fruit, but have it be tangy enough that the salad isn’t cloyingly sweet. I also found a large bag of ready made Fisher Glazed Pecans at Restaurant Depot to toss in the salad.
Fisher Snack Pecans, Glazed. You can also make your own if you like. The recipe is posted below.
If you can’t find them you can always make your own Candied Pecans, or just use unglazed ones.
Massaging the Kale
Oh, and as a PSA, it’s not a good idea to feed your guinea pig kale every day. Why? There is too much calcium in the kale. Once in awhile a little is ok, but not every day. OK? Good.
Happy Salad Spoons for Happy Kale Salad!
Fall Kale Pomegranate & Mango Salad with Honey Pomegranate Dressing
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Plant Based
- Diet: Kosher
Description
This is a healthy, fruity, tangy, delicious fall salad. Super simple to make and perfect for fall and Rosh Hashanah!
Ingredients
For the salad
- 10 ounces fresh, cut kale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 pomegranates, arils removed
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups glazed pecans
- 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
For the Honey Pomegranate Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pomegranate vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
Instructions
For the salad
Place the kale in a large bowl with the oil. Gently massage the kale, incorporating the oil into the kale. Add the mangoes, arils, and diced shallots.
For the Honey Pomegranate Dressing
Combine the honey, pomegranate vinegar and oil in a small bowl, then whisk until mixture is completely blended.
To Finish
Toss with the Honey Pomegranate dressing, then sprinkle with the glazed pecans.
Notes
Substitutions
Pomegranates: Dried Cranberried
Shallot: small red onion, sliced green onion
Pomegranate Vinegar: Balsamic Vinegar
Glazed Pecans: Plain Pecans or Candied Pecans (recipe below)
Dressing: Briannas Blush Wine Dressing or similar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110.2 mg
- Fat: 13.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.5 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Candied Pecans
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Nuts
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Plant Based
- Diet: Kosher
Description
Crunchy. Sweet. Perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole pecans
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a medium skillet. Add pecans and stir until pecans are coated.
Cook over medium heat, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon or heat resistant (silicone) spatula until sugar coating begins to brown slightly, being careful not to burn the sugar.
Immediately turn pecans onto prepared baking sheet, spreading and separating with the wooden spoon or heat resistant spatula.
When the pecans are completely cooled break apart any large clumps of pecans.
Serve in salads or as a snack.
Notes
- This recipe can be used to candy any nuts or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 8.8 g
- Sodium: 1.7 mg
- Fat: 9.8 g
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
MORE FABULOUS ROSH HASHANAH RECIPES
Here are some links to more wonderful Rosh Hashanah recipes!
- Brown Sugar Meringue with Apple Filling
- Honey Ginger Rainbow Carrot Roses
- Challah Birds with Apple Honey Nests
- Golden Beets with Mandarin Oranges
- Apple Pie Parfaits
- Shredded Carrot Kugel Muffins
- Traditional Tzimmes
- Impossible Stuffed Cabbage
What recipes would you like to see for this upcoming Rosh Hashanah? I’d love to get your feedback?
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