Citrus Salad
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Soy-free, wheat-free, oil-free
Enjoy this fresh, light, delicious salad any time of the year.
1 bunch curly kale, leaves stripped from rib and finely chopped Â
Ingredients:
2 oranges, peeled with membranes removed and separated into wedges
1 red grapefruit, peeled with membranes removed and separated into wedges
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, or 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons (18g) toasted pine nuts
¼ cup (60ml) fresh orange juice
Juice from 1 lime
1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, or rice)
2 tablespoons (40g) agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener)
Zest from 1 orange, for garnish
Directions
-         Add the kale, oranges, grapefruit, onion, jalapeño pepper, and pine nuts to a large bowl and set aside.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, vinegar and agave nectar. Pour the mixture over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Serve in individual bowls, garnish with orange zest.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving suggestions and variations: Any type of kale works well for this salad, though curly is my favourite.
