KALE SALAD W/CURRY-APPLE GINGER VINAIGRETTE
2 bunches organic kale, chopped
3 cups shredded roasted/grilled chicken
2 cups diced roasted butternut squash
1/4 cups almonds
Pickled Dried Fruit:
1/2 cup raisins, chopped dried figs, cranberries and/or dates (whatever you like)
1tbsp organic sugar or brown sugar
1tbsp rice wine or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup warm water
Curry-Apple Vinaigrette (makes about 1 cup):
1/2 cup dried apples soaked in 1/4 cup warm water (or enough to cover)
1 tsp dried chopped onions, soaked in water with apples
3-5 pieces candied ginger, soaked in water with apples and onions
1 tbsp curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons honey (local, raw is preferred)
1/3 cup apple cider or rice wine vinegar
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup olive oil
Make vinaigrette:
Remove apples from water and roughly chop. Reserve soaking liquid. Blend all ingredients except olive oil in a blender until smooth. Slowly add olive oil. If vinaigrette is too thick add soaking liquid from apples.
Make pickled fruit:
Soak fruit in water, vinegar, and sugar for 10 to 15 minutes or until plump and soft.
Assemble:
Toss kale with 1/4 cup of vinaigrette. Top with chicken, pickled fruit, squash, and sliced almonds. Remaining vinaigrette can be stored for up to one month in refrigerator.
Serves 4