There’s one thing that I truly love, and that’s a good salad.
That might surprise you since I share so many sweets and comfort foods, but it’s true. I’m a salad girl, I could live off of it. There’s so many ways to create a perfect salad. I love so many vegetables and I live for colorful dishes and meals. With such a variety of ways to make a salad, sometimes I just throw them together without even thinking.
One day a few weeks ago I had a few different types of fruit and nothing in particular to use them in. I kept eyeing them, knowing I wanted them for something special. Then I thought of it.
What about a salad?
A simple salad that could combine simple greens like kale and green leaf lettuce with the sweet tang of kiwis and pomegranate seeds. Round it out with the creaminess of avocado and sprinkle a bit of green onion and feta cheese. Then finish it off with a simple dressing made of blackberry and lime juice – oh, we have a winner!
Yes, I’d pay to eat this salad. You could even add some grilled chicken slices to make it a complete meal. Or you can add sliced apples or pears for a bit more crunch.
This would be a wonderful salad to include in your Valentine’s Day meal for you sweetie. The colors are beautiful and it has the perfect combination of flavors to compliment a variety of main courses. Some wonderful romantic meal ideas would be my New York Steaks with my Smashed Potatoes and maybe some chocolate cherry brownies for dessert. How romantic!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 kiwis, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- juice of 2 limes
- zest of 1 lime
- dash of salt and pepper
Directions:
Begin by chopping up your green leaf lettuce and kale. Divide into two bowls.
Add the sliced avocados.
Then add the kiwi and green onions.
Add the blackberries, red wine vinegar, sugar, lime zest & juice, and salt & pepper to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Break open your pomegranate and try not to make a mess while getting the seeds you need.
Yum.
Add the dressing to each salad, properly storing the remainder. There will be a lot left.
Top with the pomegranate seeds and feta cheese.
Enjoy!
A simple salad that combines simple greens like kale and green leaf lettuce with the sweet tang of kiwis and pomegranate seeds. Rounded out with creamy avocado and sprinkle of green onion and feta cheese. Finished off with a simple dressing made of blackberry and lime juice.
This would be a wonderful salad to include in your Valentine’s Day meal for you sweetie. The colors are beautiful and it has the perfect combination of flavors to compliment a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 kiwis, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- juice of 2 limes
- zest of 1 lime
- dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Begin by chopping up your green leaf lettuce and kale.
- Divide into two bowls.
- Add the sliced avocados.
- Then add the kiwi and green onions.
- Add the blackberries, red wine vinegar, sugar, lime zest & juice, and salt & pepper to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Break open your pomegranate and try not to make a mess while getting the seeds you need.
- Add the dressing to each salad, properly storing the remainder. There will be a lot left.
- Top with the pomegranate seeds and feta cheese.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*Add apple or pear slices for a bit more crunch.
*Add some slices of grilled chicken to create a main course meal.
Not only does this salad look delicious and mouth watering, the pictures are gorgeous! Will be pinning to my “Salad” board…thanks for the recipe! Showing love #SITS
Thanks so much Cynthia! I’m a bit obsessed with this salad and I think it came through in the photos! lol
YUMM! That salad not only looks beautiful, but it looks like it will taste amazing! Awesome recipe!! Visiting from #SITSBlogging
Thank you so much Christine!
What a fabulous recipe! I, too, love a good salad especially if it has Feta cheese in it – YUM!! Thank you for sharing!
I’m a sucker for a good salad. Thank you!
This looks like such a great combination! I’m not the biggest fan of avocado, but I’ve been looking for chances to try it different ways. Thanks for sharing! #SITSBlogging
This would be great even without the avocado. It’s actually not even too noticeable due to the other strong flavors. It just adds a creaminess.
Ooh this looks so good. I adore salads, but I never put fruit in them, I really need to start because I know I would love this. I try to put as much colour in a salad as possible and that is very colourful!
Colorful makes me happy!!
Being a vegetarian means I’m always on the lookout for a good salad- this one looks to die for! Interesting combo of ingredient, all delicious in their own right. Must taste wonderful!
Oh, this is a great recipe for you then! It’s definitely an interesting combo, delicious!
This looks like something I would eat All. The. Time. I’m pinning it to my Dinner board. Thanks for the recipe. I’m visiting from SITS. Nice to meet you.
I would eat it all. the. time. too!
Thanks for pinning!
This salad looks so delish! I love all the ingredients, especially the pomegranates. This would also make the perfect summer salad. Definitely pinning this. #SITSBlogging
Thank you! Yes, it’s great for summer, and many ingredients can be swapped out in place of other seasonal items. It’s a great base!
This sounds so light and refreshing I will need to make it. I’m sure my kiddos will love it too. We love salads and I enjoy finding new combos. Have a great week.
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Well thank you! I love the little bit of zesty tang to this salad, and it’s completely customizable.