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Kale and Citrus Salad

This creamy citrus salad is full of vibrant flavors. Recipe source: The Pioneer Woman

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 6
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 1/4 cup 100% Orange Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 heaping tablespoon low fat Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
  • 3 Tangerines, Mandarins or Clementines, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 ounces Cheese (like Feta or Parmesan)
  • 1 bunch Kale, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 Jalapeno, minced
Preparation
  1. Using a sharp knife, finely shred kale leaves.
  2. Combine orange juice, olive oil, sugar (optional), garlic and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Mix well. Add sour cream or yogurt and mix until creamy.
  3. Toss kale with half of the dressing. Add citrus and jalapeno slices. Add more dressing if needed.
  4. Before serving add cheese.

Notes:

  • Add chickpeas or chopped nuts for extra protein.
  • Caution: When handling hot peppers, the oils can cause burning and skin irritations.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 of recipe without added sugar % Daily Value
Calories 139
Fat 9 g 12%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Cholesterol 18 mg 6%
Sodium 321 mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g 4%
Fiber 2 g 7%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Ingredient Nutrition Info

Kale is a rich source of vitamin A and folate.

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

Jalapenos are rich sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin E.

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