October 21, 2019
Massaged Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Orange, Marcona Almonds, and Ricotta Salata
This salad is tender thanks to massaging the kale. You want to really work the juice and oil into the leaves to break down the tough structure. Bright pops of citrus and pomegranate cut the vegetal taste of the kale and salty Ricotta Salata balances the salad while almonds provide richness and crunch. If you think you don't like kale, you should give this a try. Orange and pomegranate are not typically thought of as keto-friendly. However, they can be enjoyed rarely, provided you are careful of the amounts you are adding! You can also leave out the orange segments and use only the zest in the dressing. This is excellent served as a side to a steak.
Servings: 4
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Dino kale deveined and roughly chopped
- 1 orange zested and cut into supremes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 small pomegranate seeded, about 1/4 cup
- 5 oz Ricotta Salata or other dry sheep's milk cheese, such as Myzithra or Feta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Marcona almonds
Instructions
- Add lemon juice to chopped kale and massage well. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, orange zest, and olive oil. Massage again.
- Grate the cheese onto salad and toss to combine.
- Top salad with orange segments, pomegranate seeds, and almonds.
Notes
Make sure to use Dino Kale here, not curly kale as it is much lower in oxalates. For more information on oxalates, see here.
Nutrition Facts
Massaged Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Orange, Marcona Almonds, and Ricotta Salata
Amount per Serving
Calories
236
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
102
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
432
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
96
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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