Grapefruit kale salad is a brightly colored and vibrantly flavored array of textures to satisfy all senses - sweet, tart and crispy fresh!
recipe originally published June 28, 2012
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Why you'll love this salad
This grapefruit kale salad is piled high with fresh massaged kale chiffonade, juicy grapefruit segments, and crunchy hazelnuts.
This is a refreshing salad for spring or summertime, and also a vibrant winter citrus salad to enjoy in the colder months, too. This is a quick and easy recipe that takes minutes to prep, making it a perfect last minute add on for any meal or party.
Make a double batch, because everyone loves this fresh and flavorful salad.
How to make this fresh grapefruit salad
This grapefruit kale salad is super easy and literally takes minutes to make.
The only way I prepare kale for salads is to enthusiastically massage the leaves while I wash them, then remove the stems and chiffonade into thin strips.
To chiffonade kale takes only a few steps, and it is very easy:
- Wash / massage the kale
- Remove the stems
- Pat the leaves dry with a towel
- Stack several kale leaves together
- Tightly roll into a tube
- Carefully slice kale into thin strips
The rest of this grapefruit kale salad recipe is quick. Whisk together the maple grapefruit dressing right in the serving bowl. Add the kale chiffonade and toss with tongs to coat the kale. Top the kale with the grapefruit segments and hazelnuts, and enjoy!
What dishes to pair with this salad
This grapefruit kale salad is not only good all year long, it is great for any meal.
If you are like me and try to enjoy several servings of greens each day, why not begin with breakfast? Enjoy this grapefruit salad with vegan egg bites or a stack of spinach pancakes.
For lunch or dinner, serve this fresh salad alongside crispy coconut tofu, this incredible maple mustard roasted cabbage, or jackfruit taquitos.
How long does this grapefruit salad last?
Kale is so hearty and holds up great as dressed salad leftovers - kale doesn't really wilt! My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this grapefruit salad within three to four days.
Refrigerate leftover salad in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.
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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!
Ingredients
Maple Grapefruit Dressing
- juice of 1 grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch sea salt
Kale Chiffonade Salad
- 4 large bunches kale, washed and stems/ribs removed
- 1 grapefruit, peeled
- ½ cup candied hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- In large bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, olive oil, tahini, maple syrup, and sea salt. Set aside as you prep the salad ingredients.
- After cleaning and removing ribs from kale leaves, chiffonade the kale: stack several leaves together and tightly roll them. Carefully slice into thin ribbons.
- Peel grapefruit and remove pith. Divide each segment into 2-3 pieces each.
- Add kale chiffonade and grapefruit to bowl with dressing. Use tongs or hands to toss, coating salad with dressing.
- Top tossed salad with chopped hazelnuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
Dishes to pair with this salad
This grapefruit kale salad is not only good all year long, it is great for any meal.
If you are like me and try to enjoy several servings of greens each day, why not begin with breakfast? Enjoy this grapefruit salad with vegan egg bites or a stack of spinach pancakes.Â
For lunch or dinner, serve this fresh salad alongside crispy coconut tofu, this incredible maple mustard roasted cabbage, or jackfruit taquitos.
How long does this grapefruit salad last?
Kale is so hearty and holds up great as dressed salad leftovers - kale doesn't really wilt! My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this grapefruit salad within three to four days.
Refrigerate leftover salad in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.Â
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 5gSugar: 7gProtein: 5g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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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!