Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons is a vibrant salad that’s a fabulous mix of textures and flavors. This salad screams Rosh Hashanah and is perfect for fall. The base of the salad is composed of kale leaves, which provide a colorful and nutritious foundation for the salad. Scattered throughout the kale are jewel-like pomegranate seeds, bursting with sweet-tart juiciness. The roasted Honeynut squash adds a savory maple flavor that really complements the light, zesty flavor of the Pomegranate Kombucha dressing. The dried apple croutons add a sweet, natural crunch to the salad as well. The Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons is a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish that celebrates the best of fresh, seasonal ingredients and is exactly what’s needed as a healthy part of the super filling Holiday meals.
Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons
Vegetables. Healthy, delicious, nutritious vegetables. With all the heavier foods that we eat on Rosh Hashanah and the rest of the fall Holidays, we need to eat some vegetables. Otherwise we’re going to absolutely explode! I was recently in Whole Foods, chilling with the awesome salesperson, Jay, looking for pomegranatey and Rosh Hashanah type foods, and we went over to the drink section looking for a pomegranate based beverage that could be used in a dressing. I was pretty excited when we found Pomegranate Kombucha! The concept for a salad with Pomegranate Kombucha Dressing completely exploded in my head, and that’s how the idea of Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons came to be.
But… there’s more to the story…
Putting the whole concept of Pomegranate Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons together
It’s a lot of recipe title, but I didn’t want to leave any of the incredible ingredients out. Otherwise how will you know what really in the salad. Right?
Basically it started with a bin of Honeynut squash.
I bought a bunch of the honeynut squash for different recipes, but you really only need one for the Simanim Sushi.
About the Honeynut Squash
Whole foods had my favorite Honeynut squash on sale. It’s absolutely perfect for Rosh Hashanah! Honey & Squash are two of the special simanim for Rosh Hashanah!!! Bonus!!!
To quote https://iamafoodblog.com/ :
“If you love squash, Honeynut squash tastes like the best gosh darn squash you’ll ever eat. It’s flavorful, sweet and nutty, with a hint of caramel and malt. They’re what butternut squash dream of being. Plus they have twice the amount of beta-carotene of butternut squash!”
I was already using some of the Honeynut squash in my Simanim Sushi, but I figured there was absolutely no reason not to roast it and use it in this salad.
I added some awesome spices like sumac to the squash, and they really gave the squash incredible flavor. Additionally, I roasted the squash for the salad with the peel on. You can eat the peel of Honeynut squash!
Cutting Honeynut Squash with the Peel.
About the Pomegranate Kombucha Dressing
I didn’t add that the dressing is a Pomegranate Kombucha Dressing in the title because, well… it’s just too many words!!!!!
To quote ChatGPT:
“The star of the dressing is kombucha, known for its tangy and effervescent qualities. This unique ingredient adds a light and zesty flavor to the dressing, which is further enhanced with a blend of complementary seasonings that might include a touch of honey and perhaps a hint of garlic. The kombucha dressing not only adds a refreshing taste but also offers a probiotic boost, making the salad both delicious and healthful.”
Yes… AI has it’s purposes. I couldn’t have said it better myself.
While I’m not personally a fan of drinking Kombucha on it’s own, it has the perfect amount of vinegariness to be awesome in a dressing. I mixed it with some pomegranate molasses honey and oil and it was perfect! While I used garlic oil in the initial recipe, I actually think it would be better without as the garlic kind of overpowered the rest of the pomegranate flavors.
I also found this at Trader Joe’s and it would be another great option instead of Kombucha.
Trader Joe’s Elderberry Apple Cider Vinegar
About the Apple Croutons
After my field trip to Whole Foods, I went on to Trader Joe’s (FUN DAY!!) and found bags of Apple Chips. Basically they’re dehydrated green and red apples that are cut into wavy chips and bagged as a healthy snack. They’re great for a crunchy salad crouton and they’re one of the Rosh Hashanah favorite foods!
Another BONUS!
Here’s the recipe for Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons
There’s a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients in this salad and it packs nutritious punch. The recipe calls for three Honeynut squash. I really only ended up using one cup of the roasted squash. Since the squash are so small, I figured as long as I was already roasting them, there would be some additional for people to nosh on with the salad. If you can’t find Honeynut squash don’t despair. You can use butternut squash or even sweet potatoes instead.
There is also a little extra dressing, which you can serve on the side for people who like their salads with a lot of dressing, or you can use it for another salad in the future.
If you can’t find Pomegranate Kombucha, you can use a Pomegranate Vinegar. If you can’t find Pomegranate Vinegar you can use a cool drink I found at Trader Joes. In the end…if you can’t find any of those, use apple cider vinegar instead.
Finally, don’t forget to massage the kale with the dressing. It softens the kale and makes it much more palatable. Thanks Margo!
Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant Based
- Diet: Kosher
Description
Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons is vibrant and salad that brings together a fabulous mix of textures and flavors. This salad screams Rosh Hashanah and is perfect for fall. The base of the salad is composed of kale leaves, which provide a colorful and nutritious foundation for the salad. Scattered throughout the kale are jewel-like pomegranate seeds, bursting with sweet-tart juiciness. The roasted Honeynut squash adds a savory maple flavor that really complements the light, zesty flavor of the Pomegranate Kombucha dressing. The dried apple croutons add a sweet, natural crunch to the salad as well. The Pomegranate Squash Kale Salad with Kombucha Dressing and Apple Croutons is a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish that celebrates the best of fresh, seasonal ingredients and is exactly what’s needed as a healthy part of the super filling Holiday meals.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Honeynut Squash
- 3 small Honeynut squash (around 1/2–3/4 pound each), cut into cubes, peel on
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Pomegranate Kombucha Dressing
- 1/4 cup pomegranate kombucha
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (can be garlic oil)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Pomegranate Kale Salad
- 10 ounces shredded fresh kale, stems removed
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1 cup roasted Honeynut Squash (from above)
- 2 ounces apple chips
Instructions
For the Roasted Honeynut Squash
- Preheat oven to 350°F or 325°F Convection.
- Place the squash in a large bowl. Toss with the oil, then add the sumac, salt and black pepper and mix until the squash is completely coated.
- Transfer to a large nonstick or lined and greased baking sheet, spreading evenly on the pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the squash starts to caramelize. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
For the Pomegranate Kombucha Dressing
- In a small bowl whisk together the pomegranate kombucha and the pomegranate molasses.
- Whisk in the oil, honey, kosher salt and pepper.
- Set aside
For the Pomegranate Kale Salad
- Place the kale in a large salad bowl. Pour around 1/4 cup of the dressing over the kale. Massage the dressing into the kale until the kale has softened.
- Add the pomegranate arils, green onions, and around 1 cup of the roasted Honeynut squash. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Toss is additional dressing as desired. Top with crushed dried apple chips and serve.
Equipment
Health Ade, Kombucha Pomegranate Organic, 16 Fl Oz
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There’s a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients in this salad and it packs nutritious punch. The recipe calls for three Honeynut squash. I really only ended up using one cup of the roasted squash. Since the squash are so small, I figured as long as I was already roasting them, there would be some additional for people to nosh on with the salad. If you can’t find Honeynut squash don’t despair. You can use butternut squash or even sweet potatoes instead.
There is also a little extra dressing, which you can serve on the side for people who like their salads with a lot of dressing, or you can use it for another salad in the future.
If you can’t find Pomegranate Kombucha, you can use a Pomegranate Vinegar. If you can’t find Pomegranate Vinegar you can use a cool drink I found at Trader Joes. In the end…if you can’t find any of those, use apple cider vinegar instead.
Finally, don’t forget to massage the kale with the dressing. It softens the kale and makes it much more palatable. Thanks Margo!
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 24.7 g
- Sodium: 194 mg
- Fat: 9.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.2 g
- Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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