Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken

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Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken

This kale caesar salad is a loaded and fun twist on a traditional caesar salad. Made with kale, seasoned chicken, chickpeas, veggies, parmesan cheese, croutons, and a homemade healthy caesar dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a light meal.

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword caesar kale salad, chicken kale caesar salad, kale Caesar salad, kale chicken caesar salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings cup

Calories 221kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

1 pound chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (divided)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
6 cups kale, stems removed and finely chopped (120 grams)
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 heaping cup diced cucumber (130 grams)
1 heaping cup diced red bell pepper (140 grams)
1/2 heaping cup cherry tomatoes, halved (90 grams)
1 cup sourdough croutons`
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
1/2 cup caesar dressing
salt and pepper, to taste
for topping - more croutons, freshly grated parmesan cheese…

Instructions

Season chicken. Add chicken to a large baking dish or plastic bag and toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and salt and pepper. Let sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Prep remaining ingredients. If needed, make your dressing and sourdough croutons. Chop vegetables.
Cook chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it get hot. Add chicken (make sure not to overcrowd) and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 5-10 minutes until cooked through and no pink remains. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
Make salad. Add kale to a large bowl or salad bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, and massage the kale with your hands until the leaves become dark green and tender. Add chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken, croutons (only if eating immediately), parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over the dressing and toss well to combine.
Enjoy! For the best texture, enjoy right away. If making it in advance, hold off on adding the croutons until ready to eat.

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