Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

Name: Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup raw macadamia nuts; 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 1 pinch salt; 0.25 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ground black pepper to taste; 2 bunches kale, stemmed and torn into pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 ripe Fuyu persimmon, peeled and thinly sliced; 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds

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

Recipe by VeggieCravings

Updated on February 25, 2022

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss macademia nuts with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and pinch of salt; spread on baking sheet.
Toast macademia nuts in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and coat with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing.
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 Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Sodium 429mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 285mg	1,426%
Calcium 332mg	26%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1185mg	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.