Tropical Kale Salad

Salad:
1/2 cup pineapple, diced
4 large strawberries, sliced
1/4 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup chopped chicken (I used a Rotisserie chicken)
2 teaspoon unsweetened coconut shavings
1/4 cup pecan pieces
3 basil leaves, sliced
2 cups fresh kale leaves, shredded

Dressing:
the juice of 2 oranges
the juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
3 basil leaves, chopped

1. Mix all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. Layer all salad ingredients on a plate. Top with dressing.

Adapted from: http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2012/05/02/kale-salad-with-a-tropical-twist/

Kale, Chicken, and Peach Salad

Salad
one cooked chicken breast, chopped (or the equivalent of one breast - I used a Rotisserie chicken)
2-3 cups of kale, finely shredded (leaves only)
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 small ripe peach, diced
2 T sliced almonds

Vinaigrette
1 small ripe peach, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon honey

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
2. Place salad ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.