Persimmon, Pomegranate, Massaged Kale Salad
Persimmon, Pomegranate, Massaged Kale Salad…A beautiful winter celebration salad to kick off to a happy and super healthy holiday season!
Ingredients
Citrus Dressing:
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Maple Roasted Macadamia:
- ½ cup raw macadamia
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Salad:
- 5 oz 140 g or two large bunch of kale (de-stemed and torn or chopped into pieces)
- 1 firm but ripe Fuyu persimmon peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
Citrus Dressing:
- Combine the orange juice, maple syrup, lemon juice, pepper and mix well.
- Maple Roasted Macadamia:
- Toss macadamia in 1 tablespoon maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
- Bake on lined baking tray for 5 minutes.
- Remove and toss macadamia with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and place aside.
Salad:
- Place kale leaves in a salad bowl and massage for 3-5 minutes with oil and salt until tender. Add citrus dressing and toss to mix.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and maple roasted macadamias.
- Sprinkle some cooked quinoa (optional).