CHEF JOHN'S RAW KALE SALAD

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If you slice kale thin and toss it with other tasty treats like apple, persimmon, orange, and nuts, the kale mellows out and serves as a perfect foil for other vegetation.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch kale
1 persimmon, sliced
1 apple, cut into matchsticks
2 orange, peeled and cut into segments (see footnote)
¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, orange zest, cumin, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Slowly pour olive oil into the orange juice mixture, whisking until thick and thoroughly combined. Season dressing with salt and black pepper.
  • Remove stems from each leaf of kale. Stack 3 to 4 leaves of kale and roll together. Finely slice kale leaves crosswise to create thin ribbons.
  • Combine sliced kale, persimmon, apple, orange, and pistachio nuts in a bowl. Add dressing and toss until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 115.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Sebika Akter
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I love the unique flavor of this salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Murrey Wolfe
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Brooklynne Smith
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but this salad is amazing! The dressing is so good that it makes the kale taste delicious.


GUNDA MLBB
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


Gana Gomaa
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I love the unique flavor of this salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Mahmoud Fahmy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Alukwu Jonathan
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I'm always looking for new ways to eat kale, and this salad is a great option. It's easy to make and very tasty.


Darryn Pillay
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. I love the combination of kale, almonds, and dressing.


Zahra Saumu
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe says and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Rynase Nkanyo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ram Shrestha
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Valar Ossentis
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


alison ignatius
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but this salad is amazing! The dressing is so good that it makes the kale taste delicious.


Paul Udechukwu
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover kale. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Taylor Jones
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


priyata saha
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This salad is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy raw kale. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch.