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!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
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
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).