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
1/2 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
1/2 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.
Karen says
Chiffonade! Fancy! Beautiful salad too =)
Brandy M says
This looks like a light refreshing salad. I have a grapefruit tree out back! I think this could be my lunch today!
Kristina Sloggett says
oooh Brandy am I ever envious of your tree! we have a cherry tree that I love, but I have always wanted a citrus tree… I hope this IS your lunch today – enjoy!
Barbara @ Spirited Cook says
Massaging kale makes all the difference! Love the dressing!
Kristina Sloggett says
it really does make the difference, Barbara – transforms the kale!
Christine from Cook the Story says
The candied walnuts in this salad sound like a great addition.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
I’ve never heard of massaging kale!
Kristina Sloggett says
massaging softens the kale, Pam – especially if you have some sort of acid, like citrus. 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
For the longest time, I HATED kale because 1. It cost $8.95 a bunch here. 2. I never massaged it before eating it. 3. I made kale chips and overcooked them and they disintegrated in my hands. Now that I learnt key kale lessons, I’m a huge fan. Chiffonade? So fancy.
Kristina Sloggett says
chiffonade IS fancy, but that’s not why I do it (I know, surprised?). you should try the chiffonade on kale sometime – like, soon – it helps to break down / soften the kale that much more, and also makes it EASIER TO EAT. ha. because that’s what we need…
happy to hear you have come over to the Kale Side. *flashes Kale Gang Sign*
Kirsten says
Kristina,
Thanks for giving me the link to include in my upcoming Band Fruit Fundraiser Recipe Round Up! It will be published on 12/4/2013!
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
This is gorgeous! So light and refreshing!
Thanks for submitting to HVF 🙂
spabettie says
thank you, Gabby!
It's Carmen says
Wow, looks divine. Grapefruit would be smashing in a salad!
♥ It’s Carmen
kristy @ gastronomical sovereignty says
i don’t just dole out massages unless i have a promise of getting one in return… somehow, i think that may be difficult in this case 😉
thank you for sharing with Fresh Foods Wednesday – hope to see you back next week!