Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad
Description
This salad starts with bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken combined with fresh kale torn into small pieces after removing stems and thoroughly rinsing. Chopped celery adds a crisp contrast alongside sliced or slivered almonds for additional crunch and toasted flavor. Golden raisins contribute a touch of sweetness to balance the savory and tangy components.
The dressing is a blended mix of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, creating a creamy dressing with a balance of acidity and sweetness. Tossing this dressing with the combined salad ingredients coats everything evenly, ensuring a flavorful bite in every forkful.
The salad is suitable as a filling lunch or a light dinner entrée that pairs protein and greens with varied textures. It offers a straightforward preparation involving basic chopping and mixing, suitable for weekday meals or packed lunches.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1.5 cups chicken $4.33, cooked, chopped
- 6 cups kale $1.25, chopped
- 1 cup celery $0.37, chopped
- 1/3 cup almond $0.79, sliced or slivered
- 1/3 cup golden raisins $0.47
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise $0.50
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar $0.18
- 1.5 Tbsp honey $0.27
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.09
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Chop the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Clean the celery and chop into similar small bite-sized pieces.
- Remove the kale from the stems, tear it into 1-2 inch pieces, rinse well in a colander, and drain well.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- To build the salad, start with a base of kale, top with the chopped chicken and celery, almonds, and raisins. Drizzle the dressing over top, toss until everything is coated, then enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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