Kale, Mango and Orange Salad with Citrus Dressing

another fresh garden recipe we loved.  Even little G. likes this one.

Kale, Mango, and Orange Salad with Citrus Dressing

*Key Health Players:  Kale

1 bunch kale (stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced)

1 lemon, juiced

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

Kosher salt

2 teaspoons honey

ground black pepper

1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)

2 oranges, peeled and cut into chunks

2-3 tomatoes, cut into small chunks

About 2 heaping TB of toasted pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) or toasted walnuts

 

In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a about medium pinch kosher salt. Massage the kale leaves with this mixture. This means rubbing the dressing over the leaves so that they soften just a tad.  The kale starts to soften and wilt. This will take 2-3 min.  Set aside while you make the dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, and you like how it tastes.

Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango, tomatoes, oranges and pepitas. Toss and serve.