Kale Citrus Salad

Prep Notes

Elevate any meal with this delicious and easy-to-make kale citrus salad. It’s tangy, flavorful, and sweet, and it takes less than 15 minutes to come together. Make it for a meal at home or for work the next day!

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

• 1 garlic clove, minced or grated (optional)

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Salad:

• 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed and thinly sliced

• 1 citrus fruit, peeled and sliced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1/4 cup almonds, roughly chopped

• 1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup pomegranate or dried cranberries (optional)

• 1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced

Directions

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a tightly sealed glass jar. Shake for 30 to 60 seconds, until well-emulsified. Adjust seasoning, if needed.

2. Combine kale and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Massage until tender, about 2–3 minutes.

3. Add remaining salad ingredients to massaged kale. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.