Description

Celebrate the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and festive color in this wholesome salad—ideal for holidays or everyday freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 cups chopped kale

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup toasted pecans

1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

1/4 small red onion thinly sliced

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1.5 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

salt to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil

2. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F

3. Let chicken rest 5 minutes then slice or dice

4. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant

5. Massage chopped kale with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt until tender

6. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make dressing

7. In a large bowl combine kale, chicken, pecans, cranberries, cheese, and onion

8. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat

9. Adjust seasoning and serve chilled or at room temperature

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: salad
Method: tossed
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 350
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 4
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 75

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