Wilted Kale Salad with Coconut Water Vinaigrette

I love how colorful this salad is. And, did you know that kale and coconut water have properties that actually cool you off in the summer? Think of this next time you're sweltering in the heat - you'll cool off while enjoying a taste explosion! 

Wilted Kale Salad with Coconut Water Vinaigrette

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup minced red onion

1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced

8-9 cups sliced kale, about 2 bunches (don’t worry, it shrinks!)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Coconut Water Vinaigrette

1/2 cup coconut water

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 lemon, juice and zest (1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Coconut chips for serving

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, until soft. Add the kale and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until wilted, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the coconut water, 1 tablespoon of the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the kale and garnish with coconut chips.

Serves 4