Preheat the oven to 450F or 425F convection.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add the oil, ½ cup cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and beans and toss to coat well. Spread out into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese evenly over top along with some black pepper.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 20-30 more minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender (timing will depend on thickness of your potatoes).
In a large bowl, add the dressing ingredients and whisk until combined (or shake it up in a jar).
Add kale to the large bowl. Drizzle with a little bit of oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then use your hands to massage the kale to soften it up and then toss it all together with the dressing at the bottom of the bowl (or pour the dressing over top if you made it in a jar).
Add the potatoes/beans (make sure to add all of the oil in tha pan as well) and toss again to combine. Taste the salad and add a splash more vinegar if you think it needs it.
Serve topped with toasted almonds, black pepper, and more cheese if you have some.