Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

A beautiful winter celebration salad to kick off a happy and super healthy holiday season! Add cooked quinoa if desired.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Maple-Roasted Macademia Nuts

  • ½ cup raw macadamia nuts
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
  • 1 pinch salt

Dressing

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ground black pepper to taste

Salad

  • 2 bunches kale, stemmed and torn into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe Fuyu persimmon, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
Toss macademia nuts with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and pinch of salt; spread on baking sheet.

Step 3
Toast macademia nuts in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and coat with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.

Step 4
Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing.

Step 5
Place kale pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; massage with your hands until kale is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add persimmon slices and dressing and toss to mix. Top with pomegranate seeds and maple-roasted macademia nuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326
Calories
18g
Fat
41g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Sodium429mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars13g
Protein9g
Vitamin C285mg 1,426%
Calcium332mg 26%
Iron5mg 27%
Potassium1185mg 25%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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