Citrus Kale Salad

The secret to creating a tender kale salad out of those sturdy, tough leaves is literally at your fingertips! Get up close and personal by using your hands to “massage” the leaves until they darken. Our zesty kale salad uses sweet orange juice and a touch of vinegar to brighten the kale and relax it even further. For a complete meal, enjoy the salad with a serving of fish or chicken.

under 5 mins
lunch
Updated on 6 January 2024

Ingredients for servings

    orange vinaigrette dressing

  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest

  • fresh orange juice

  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoon salt

  • 0.125 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

    • kale salad

  • 2 cup shredded purple cabbage

  • 2 medium orages peeled and cut into segments

  • 0.25 cup toasted walnuts

  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 0.33333333333 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

    Prepare the orange vinaigrette by whisking together orange zest, juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. (NOTE

    • This will make 3/4 cup of dressing.)

  • In a large salad bowl, add the kale and pour vinaigrette over it. Use your hands to massage the kale and vinaigrette together until the kale is completely coated and tender. Stir in cabbage, oranges, walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle with feta.

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