Make the dressing: Combine lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking until dressing is emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Make the maple-glazed carrots: Peel carrots and use a Chef Knife to cut in half lengthwise, then again crosswise into 1 ½-inch pieces. If pieces are large, cut again lengthwise into quarters. Heat a large Stainless or Carbon Steel Frying Pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned on all sides and tender, 4–5 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin and stir, toasting the cumin for about 30 seconds. Add butter then maple syrup to pan and toss to coat. Allow to reduce, about 2 minutes. Carefully taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a small plate to cool slightly.

Assemble the salad: Strip leaves off kale stems and cut with a Chef Knife or tear into bite-size pieces. Place kale in a large Serving Bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Use your hands to massage lemon juice and olive oil into the greens, about a minute or so. The greens should wilt slightly and take on a deep green color.

Add dressing, a few tablespoons at a time, tossing and tasting to see if you want more. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Top with goat cheese, parsley leaves, pomegranate arils, seeds, and maple-glazed carrots and toss to combine.