Fennel and Kale Salad
Ingredients:
2 mandarins, peeled, sectioned and cut in pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons dried cherries (optional)
4 cups kale leaves, stems removed
2 cups fennel, thinly sliced
Directions:
Step 1: In a large bowl add the kale leaves and tear them to smaller pieces with your hands. Drizzle with the olive oil and massage until soft.
Step 2: Add fennel and mandarin pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Top with slivered almonds and cherries (optional). Toss to combine.
Serve with homemade croutons and your favorite dressing.
Recipe Source: Lauren Papalia