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

Ingredients
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Step 5
Halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the roasted cauliflower and sliced chicken.
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.
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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