Ingredients: 

• 1 bunch kale (~3/4 pound), stalks removed, leaves thinly sliced
• 1 lemon juiced, or 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive or canola oil plus 1 Tbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup diced mango, pineapple or mandarin oranges (drained if canned or thawed if frozen)
• (Optional) 2 Tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. In a large serving bowl, add the kale , half of the lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon of the oil and salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms. Taste adding salt and pepper if needed.
3. Pour dressing over the kale and add the mango and sunflower seeds, if using. Toss and serve.

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