A combination of orange and lemon give this kale salad a citrus edge, while blueberries add extra flavor and freshness.
Elite Jakob is a Reisterstown-based integrative health coach, food blogger and author of the self-published cookbook “I Live in my Kitchen, But You Don’t Have To.” For more recipes from Jakob, visit her website, Iliveinmykitchen.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @Iliveinmykitchen.
Citrus Kale Salad
Ingredients
For salad:
- 1 bunch kale or a bag of pre-cut kale
- 1 orange, peeled and diced
- 1 cup blueberries, halved
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
For dressing:
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 orange, zest (use the zest from the orange you diced)
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
For garnish:
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- To make dressing, combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- For the salad, fill up a bowl with bite size pieces of kale and remove the tough stems.
- Drizzle 1 Tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice from 1/2 lemon on the leaves and massage them with your hands.
- Add the blueberry halves, diced oranges, and dressing. Toss lightly.
- Garnish with 1/2 cup blueberries and serve.
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