Kale, Fennel + Orange Salad

INGREDIENTS – Dressing

• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 tbsp Champagne or White Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil salt + pepper, to taste

INGREDIENTS – Salad

• 2 bunches of kale, stemmed +chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 oranges, separated into segments
• 10 kalamata olives, chopped
• 2 1/4 tsp salt, divided

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, and olive oil. Season dressing with salt + pepper. Set Aside.

Place chopped kale in alarge mixing bowl and add 2 tsp salt and lemon juice*

Massage the kale with your hands until it starts to wilt.

Place the sliced fennel and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Massage fennel until it softens, about 3-4 minutes.

Transfer the fennel to the large bowl with the kale.

Add oranges, olives and some dressing. Toss well.

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.