Kale Citrus Salad

Name: Kale Citrus Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 red onion ((thinly sliced)); 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp water; 1 large bundle lacinto kale ((1 large bundle yields ~4 cups // chopped)); 1 grapfruit or orange ((segmented // reserve any juice)); 1 tart apple ((cored and chopped)); 1/4 cup pomegranate arils or dried cranberries ((I used a mix of both)); 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp dijon mustard; pinch sea salt + black pepper; 1/2 Tbsp sweetener of choice ((such as maple syrup or honey if not vegan)); 1/3 cup olive oil ((plus more for massaging kale)); 2 Tbsp orange juice ((optional // to brighten the flavor)); Berries in spring and summer; Cooked quinoa; Hempseeds, roasted nuts, or sunflower seeds ((for extra protein))

Instructions

Prep:30min

A simple, 30-minute kale salad with sweet and tart fruits, pickled red onions, and a simple red wine vinaigrette! Crunchy, filling, fresh, and the perfect healthy light lunch or side salad.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:08:04 GMT