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Citrus and Kale Salad

Gemma Davis
|Updated Aug 29, 2022
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Citrus and Kale Salad

Why We Love It: A low-calorie, antioxidant-rich salad perfect for the warmer weather!

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons blood orange, or orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper

For the Salad

  • ½ bunch of Lacinato kale, chopped, middle vein removed
  • ½ head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 grapefruit or blood orange, segmented
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup salted pistachios
  • Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to combine.
  2. Put the kale and romaine lettuce into a large bowl. Toss with the dressing.
  3. Add the sliced red capsicum, blood orange segments, sliced avocado, chopped green onions, and pistachios to the lettuce. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Notes: 324 Calories; 9.5g Protein; 22.5g Fat; 28.5g Carbohydrates; 3g Sat. Fat; 0g Fiber 12.5 Sugar; 231% Vitamin C; 65% folate; 46% B6; 623% Vitamin A

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