Winter Fruit Kale Salad

Winter Fruit Kale Salad can be a healthy and nutritious option, as it combines the benefits of kale with various fruits commonly available during the winter season. It has nutrient-rich ingredients, is high in fiber, has antioxidant properties, healthy fats, Vitamin C boost, and low in calories. Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green that is high in vitamins A, C, and K. It also contains minerals like calcium and iron. Adding winter fruits such as citrus, pomegranates, or apples enhances the nutritional profile with additional vitamins and antioxidants.
Course Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups kale stems removed and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 medium pomegranate arils only
  • 1/2 large orange peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds toasted
  • Orange zest
  • pinch of Celtic Sea Salt
  • For dressing:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice not form concentrate and no sugar added
  • 1 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large orange peeled and diced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • Celtic Sea Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add kale, olive oil, orange zest and Celtic sea salt. Massage with your hands for couple minutes until the amount of kale shrinks a bit. Add romaine lettuce, pomegranate, orange and almonds. Set aside.
  • In a blender, small food processor or Magic Bullet, add Orange Ginger Dressing ingredients and process until smooth. Pour over salad, toss and enjoy.

Notes

Store:  Refrigerate salad ingredients separately from the dressing for up to 2 days.  Both should be covered to retain moisture.  Shake dressing and add almonds just before serving otherwise they will lose their crunch in the fridge.
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