Chopped Christmas Tree Greens (Printable)

Bright kale, pomegranate, feta, and nuts combined for a fresh holiday dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups kale leaves, finely chopped, stems removed
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Cheese & Nuts

08 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, spinach, broccoli, and cucumber.
02 - Gently massage the kale with a drizzle of olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the leaves.
03 - Add the red bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, and red onion to the greens and toss gently.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans or walnuts.
07 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Shape it into a Christmas tree and decorate with extra pomegranate seeds and feta for a festive touch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and nutritious
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • For a vegan version, omit feta or use vegan cheese
  • Substitute pecans walnuts with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option
03 -
  • Massage kale with olive oil to soften its texture
  • Keep dressing balanced to enhance but not overpower flavors
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