Massaged kale salad with blood orange and pomegranate

Delight your taste buds with a vibrant massaged kale salad featuring the tangy flavors of blood orange and juicy bursts of pomegranate. Perfect for a healthy and refreshing culinary experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stems removed, torn into large pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 blood orange, peeled, sliced into thin rounds
• seeds from 1/2 a pomegranate
• 60g goat cheese
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt. Gently rub the kale leaves by hand, ensuring the oil, lemon juice, and salt are well incorporated. Tear any large leaves into smaller pieces. Continue massaging for approximately 5 minutes until the kale turns vibrant green and becomes tender. Let it sit for a minimum of 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine shallot, olive oil, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the kale and toss until evenly coated.
3. Arrange blood oranges, pomegranate seeds, crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, and a sprinkle of black pepper over the kale.

Summary:

• Calories: 773 kcal
• Fat: 61 g
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 44 g
• Potassium: 1322 mg
• Magnesium: 151 mg