Kale Salad with Chopped Dates, Avocado, and Pomegranate Arils

This nutritional powerhouse salad is as good-for-you as it is simple to make. Using pre-chopped dates saves a step during prep time and date syrup adds some sweetness to the dressing with no need for added sugars.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoons date syrup

1 teaspoon pomegranate juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

6 cups baby kale

1 avocado, sliced thin

½ cup pomegranate arils

½ cup diced dates

¼ cup sunflower seeds

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk garlic clove, date syrup, pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Plate salad using remaining ingredients. Drizzle salad with dressing.