Grapefruit Kale Chiffonade Salad - a brightly colored and vibrantly flavored array of textures will satisfy all senses - sweet, savory and tart; crunchy, salty, and fresh!
I made a new kale salad yesterday. I chiffonaded the kale.
Then piled it high in glorious salad freshness, and added grapefruit segments and hazelnuts.
Kale and grapefruit and hazelnuts, oh my.
One thing I definitely learned in my class this month?
The beauty of massaging kale.
I am now positive that I have enjoyed this phenomenon at restaurants, but have never done it myself. I always thought, meh, that's weird, giving it a side eye.
um, guys? I have been proven wrong. Massaging kale is absolutely the best thing you can do it, and wow it makes a fantastically awesome salad - breaking down the kale, giving it a softness, infusing whatever flavors you give to the dressing that massages...
It is messy, but absolutely worth that mess.
So I'm thinking massaging and chiffonading is just the perfect thing for a salad.
Grapefruit Kale Chiffonade Salad
soy, dairy, gluten free, vegan
serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
4-5 large bunches kale, stems/ribs removed
1 grapefruit, peeled
½ cup candied hazelnuts, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
Chiffonade kale (roll up and slice thin). Place in large bowl and massage with dressing (recipe below). Peel grapefruit and remove pith. Divide each segment into 2-3 pieces each, add to kale. Top kale and grapefruit with chopped hazelnuts, serve immediately.
maple grapefruit dressing
soy, dairy, gluten free, vegan
juice of 1 grapefruit
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tahini
½ tablespoon maple syrup
pinch sea salt
Using a whisk or blender, combine all ingredients.
I am already thinking of the next time I can make this salad. Preferably when I am having at least a few people over, so I can double the recipe and make a lot.
Yum.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
What a gorgeous salad - and I love the way you've combined the grapefruit and kale! A wonderful healthy dish!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Martha! I love this one, and it brings a bright freshness in winter, right about now when I am craving spring and summer!
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
This looks fab! I've been addicted to citrus lately so this is perfect.
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Lauren - and yes, me too - I think it was all the blood oranges I consumed, I cannot get enough bright citrus flavor lately!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Such a glorious fresh salad! I don't eat grapefruit enough!