Shaved Kale Orange Almond Bowl (Printable)

Tender shredded kale, juicy oranges, toasted almonds and mint, brightened with a zesty citrus dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves finely shredded
02 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
05 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Citrus Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded kale with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage with hands for 1 to 2 minutes until softened and deepened in color.
02 - Incorporate orange segments, sliced red onion, toasted almonds, feta cheese if using, and torn mint leaves into the massaged kale.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully combined and emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad and toss gently to achieve even coating.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or allow to sit for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The citrusy dressing brings out flavors in the kale even doubters will devour.
  • It’s a showstopper that feels like almost no work—just a bit of massaging and tossing.
02 -
  • If you skip the kale massage, the leaves stay tough and chewy—trust me, it’s worth the minute of work.
  • Toasting the almonds for just a minute too long means starting over—the smell is your best timer.
03 -
  • Massaging the kale really is the trick to making it palatable for everyone at the table.
  • Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch all the juices for the dressing—you’ll waste nothing and boost flavor.

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