How to Make Chef John's Raw Kale Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to healthy eating, salads are often the go-to choice for a quick and nutritious meal. And while there are countless variations of salads out there, one particular recipe that stands out is Chef John's Raw Kale Salad. This salad is not only delicious and satisfying, but it also packs a nutritional punch, making it a perfect addition to any meal plan or diet regimen.

What sets Chef John's Raw Kale Salad apart from other salad recipes is the use of raw kale as the main ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    292 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 143mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 660mg