Easy Grilled Chicken and Kale Salad With Fruit
Amber Bondar
This easy grilled chicken and kale salad with fruit makes a perfect lighter lunch or main dish. The lightly seasoned grilled chicken is moist and tender and pairs well with the honey Dijon dressing. The salad is so simple and gets tossed together in just a few minutes after cooking the chicken. Enjoy some today or make ahead for work/school lunches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 302 kcal
1 Salad Bowl
1 Grill Pan
1 measuring cup
1 Grater
1 Tbsp
1 knife
1 Cutting board
Grilled Chicken Kale Salad 2 Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Salt and Pepper 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 4 Cups Red Kale Deveined/Stalk Removed and Chopped 2 Cups Grated Carrots ½ Cup Dried Cranberries 10 oz Canned Mandarin Orange Segments 284ml-Drained Honey Dijon Salad Dressing ½ Cup Neutral Oil 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tsp Raw Honey 1 Tsp Minced Fresh Garlic
Grilled whole boneless skinless chicken breast in hot grill pan with the olive oil.
2 Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
Lightly sprinkle the chicken breast with salt and pepper while grilling.
Salt and Pepper
Flip each piece after it starts to cook through twice.
Test the internal temperature for doneness. 165℉ is the right temperature for cooked chicken,
If still unsure remove the largest piece from the pan and slice into thickest portion.
If any pink remains return to pan.
When finished grilling remove from pan and allow to rest before slicing.
In salad bowl and kale after washing, removing tough stalks, and slicing to small pieces.
4 Cups Red Kale
Wash, peel, and grate carrots. Add to kale in bowl.
2 Cups Grated Carrots
Measure the cranberries and add to salad.
½ Cup Dried Cranberries
Drain the mandarin orange segments and add to salad.
10 oz Canned Mandarin Orange Segments
Making the Honey Dijon Dressing In a measuring cup measure the olive oil.
½ Cup Neutral Oil
Add the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard, 1 Tsp Raw Honey
Dice fresh garlic and add to dressing. Mix well.
1 Tsp Minced Fresh Garlic
Storing For Work Lunch Keep the chicken in a covered container in fridge for up to four days.
Keep salad covered without dressing for up to five days.
Store salad in small dressing containers. Remove from fridge before using on salad as they will solidify due to olive oil.
Calories: 302 kcal Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 0.2 g Fat: 28 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 20 g Sodium: 109 mg Potassium: 17 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 12 g Vitamin A: 25 IU Vitamin C: 0.3 mg Calcium: 7 mg Iron: 0.3 mg
Keyword easy lunch ideas, grilled chicken, Kale, make ahead