This lovely salad can be made ahead, and it will be just as good the second day as the first. This is a great salad to take to a family gathering or potluck supper.
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
- 1 small bunch kale
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 c fresh mandarin orange segments
- 1 c celery, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/3 c sliced almonds (or chopped walnuts)
Directions:
- Remove stems from kale and break leaves into bite-sized pieces. Measure out 4 cups of the leaves; reserve remainder for another use.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, almond extract, salt and pepper.
- Place 4 cups kale leaves in large salad bowl; add dressing. With clean hands, massage the dressing into the kale leaves.
- To the kale, add orange segments, celery, green onions, and slivered almonds. Toss well to coat everything.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve within 2 days.