Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups raw macadamia nuts
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup , divided
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Toss macademia nuts with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and pinch of salt; spread on baking sheet.

3. 3

   Toast macademia nuts in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and coat with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.

4. 4

   Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing.

5. 5

   Place kale pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; massage with your hands until kale is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add persimmon slices and dressing and toss to mix. Top with pomegranate seeds and maple-roasted macademia nuts.