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May 1, 2013 By Nicky 4 Comments

Trader Kale Salad and Orange Champagne Vinaigrette

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Trader Kale Salad is a tasty combination of fresh kale, fruit, nuts, and toasted coconut. It’s a wonderful salad for lunch or dinner. It gets its named after Trader Joe’s market. This grocery chain is a place I love to shop. Unfortunately, I don’t have one near me, so every so often I’ll make a little road trip. Sounds funny I know, but what can I say? I love good food! Many of the ingredients (dried cherries and toasted coconut chips) are staples that I pick up when I’m there.

Trader Kale Salad and Orange Champagne Vinaigrette

 

On one of my trips to Trader Joe’s, I discovered their Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar. The label suggested using the vinegar to dress a salad, add tang to a salsa, as a spritzer, and a marinade. Being one to try new things, I tried it and now it’s something I stock up on. This dressing is a nice balance between sweet and tart. 

I’ve written before about massaging your kale for a salad, Playing with your food: Massaged Kale Salad. Massaging the kale, breaks down the fibrous tissue that gives kale its bitter taste. If you haven’t tried it yet, here’s another chance.   If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, substitute orange juice and champagne vinegar for the TJ brand Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar. I included measurements amounts in the recipe for you.

Yields 4 servings

Trader Salad: Kale Salad with Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar Dressing

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

2 bunches kale, stems removed and leaves torn into smaller pieces

1 orange- peeled, segmented, and cut into bite sized pieces

1/3 cup dried cherries

1 handful roasted coconut strips

1 avocado, peeled, pit removed, and cut up

1/4 cup toasted pepito/pumpkin seeds

2 Tablespoons Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar or 1 1/2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar and 1 teaspoon orange juice

1/2 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar

2 Tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place kale leaves in a large bowl. Add olive oil and vinegar (and orange juice if using). Work the dressing in and massage the kale until the leaves have changed in texture, about a minute.
  2. Place other ingredients in bowl and toss to combine.
  3. Plate salad and enjoy!
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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. Marlys @Thisand That says

    May 12, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    This sounds good. I need to find a Trader Joe's ~ or maybe not as I would spend to much time and money there. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
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    • Nicky says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks for hosting Marlys. You should be able to substitute the TJ vinegar for champagne vinegar and a little orange juice.
      Reply
  2. Cindy Kerschner says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Great combo thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
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    • Nicky says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks for hosting Cindy
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