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Kale Apple Chicken Salad

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/kale-apple-chicken-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 4 cups packed chopped kale (rib removed)
  • 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, cut into bite size chunks
  • 1 cup leftover cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup dry roasted cashews
  • 1 unit gala apple, diced
  • 1 unit green onion, finely chopped

The vinaigrette

  • ½ unit lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp unpasteurized honey
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and pour over chopped kale.
  2. Massage the kale with the vinaigrette for 3 to 5 minutes, squeezing the leaves firmly.
  3. Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl and toss well.
  4. If time allows, refrigerate the salad for about an hour to let flavors meld before serving.
  5. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
795
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
83g
Total protein
56g
Sodium
749mg
Cholesterol
119mg

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