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Houston’s (Lightened-Up) Kale Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette
4.8 from 18 votes

Houston’s (Lightened-Up) Kale Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette

Houston’s (Lightened-Up) Kale Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette is satisfying, made with a combo of grilled chicken, kale, cabbage, carrots, peanuts, scallions, cilantro and mint tossed in a light peanut-sesame dressing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • ½ pound boneless (skinless chicken breast)
  • 1 kale ribs and stems removed, finely chopped (about 4 generous cups, small bunch, leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup green cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar unseasoned
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup carrot shredded
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or gf soy sauce, reduced sodium
  • ¼ cup mint chopped, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons honey raw
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 scallion chopped, small
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped roasted (salted peanuts)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients.
  2. Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients from kale to scallions.
  4. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  5. Place chicken between a piece of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to an even thickness.
  6. Top each with dressing, toss to evenly combine.
  7. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Divide salad evenly on 2 plates or bowls, top each with chicken and peanuts and serve.
  9. Grill for 5-6 minutes, turn and grill for an additional 5-6 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through.
  10. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 the recipe Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 the recipe
Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.