Kale and Grapefruit Salad

MEAL TYPE: Salad, Side Dish

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Sadie’s Favorite Kale + Grapefruit Salad

This is an easy, quick meal to take on the go. It’s also one of our most popular recipes. For protein, Sadie likes to add grilled chicken breast on the side. We hope you love it as much as we do!

INGREDIENTS

1 large bunch thinly sliced kale (stems removed)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 grapefruits

3 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds

1 avocado, sliced

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cut peel and white skin from grapefruit. Working over a bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Drain any accumulated juices from bowl into another small bowl.
Whisk oil into bowl with grapefruit juice. Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over it. Using your hands, massage the dressing into the kale for 1-2 minutes until the kale is tender.
Arrange grapefruit segments, avocado slices, and pumpkin seeds over kale.

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Marin SAID:

08/29/2015 |Reply

You should post a picture of this recipe! Sounds delicious!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

09/01/2015 |Reply

Hi Marin, it is one of our favorites! Send us a picture if you make it, we would love to hear how it turns out.

fawkes901 SAID:

08/21/2015 |Reply

This was an amazing lunch! For a faster, one-plate prep, I used baby kale, and I cut the grapefruit segments right over the plate of kale to get the juices over it without having to whisk together a dressing. I did a “thumb over the spout” thin drizzle of olive oil to round out the salad. Some shredded smoked turkey added a great protein boost.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

08/24/2015 |Reply

Great tip, this sounds delicious!

gsgronka SAID:

06/17/2015 |Reply

My local grocery store doesn’t carry raw pumpkin seeds nor do I keep any in my pantry. Are there any substitutions for this particular ingredient? Thank you!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

06/18/2015 |Reply

We love the pumpkin seeds for that extra crunch in this salad. While any seed or nut of your choice would be great here, we think sliced almonds would be a delicious substitute!

Mary SAID:

01/19/2015 |Reply

I didn,t find this salad very tasty at all, rather bland and too much grapefruit.
lbthomas SAID:

01/05/2015 |Reply

This salad is great. I loved it so much I went out to buy more ingredients to make it again this week! Love the avocado with the grapefruit.
jlpulk SAID:

03/16/2014 |Reply

This is a delicious salad, very easy to prepare! I added some Dijon mustard to my dressing to give it a little more zing for my own taste but with or without it it is great. I also learned how to section a grapefruit from an online website. I will definitely make this many more times in the future.
okanegang SAID:

01/31/2014 |Reply

I am allergic to grapefruit. Is there anything else I can use in place of it?
Thanks for the many great recipes on your website!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

02/10/2014 |Reply

Hi Nicole! You can use any citrus fruit in place of the grapefruit. So glad you are enjoying the recipes!

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