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.