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Chicken and Kale Salad

A hearty, colorful salad with tender chicken, fresh kale, cherry tomatoes, and roasted cauliflower, all tossed in a simple lemon dressing.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
30g
Chicken and Kale Salad
healthysatisfyingAmericangluten-freechickencrunchytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut the 1 head cauliflower into small florets, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt, spread on a baking sheet.

  2. Step 2

    Roast cauliflower for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender, stirring once halfway. Meanwhile, season the 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (no pink inside). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

  4. Step 4

    Strip the kale leaves from stems, tear into bite-size pieces, and place in a large bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and massage kale for 1-2 minutes until softened.

  5. Step 5

    Halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the roasted cauliflower and sliced chicken.

  6. Step 6

    Zest and juice the 1 lemon, whisk with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad, toss well, and serve.

  7. Step 7

    Let the salad sit 5 minutes before serving so the kale absorbs the dressing.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk

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