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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Kale Salad

My family and I loved this salad.  I threw it together one night because we were getting tired of lettuce.  We loved the change in texture and flavor that the kale added.  Spring kale is tender and makes for a great weeknight dinner.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: chicken, kale, tomato, bacon, strawberries, pecans

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Ingredients

Salad:
3
chicken breast, grilled cooked in a pan
Small bunch of Kale, torn into pieces
1
pint grape tomatoes
3
to 6 slices of bacon, cooked crisp
1
small can mandarin oranges, drained
6
strawberries, sliced
1/2
cup pecans, (toasted- optional)
1
avocado, sliced
Poppy seed Dressing - store bought or to make:
1/2
cup mayonnaise
2
Tablespoons sugar
2
Tablespoons white vinegar
1/2
teaspoon poppy seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Salad:

Fill your plate with all the desired salad fixings above and drizzle with poppy seed dressing.

Poppy seed Dressing

Combine all ingredients.

 
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