Spinach and Kale Salad With Chicken

Submitted by jason.simone

"The fruit and goat cheese add lots of great flavor. Can add some red onion for more kick. My wife and I love it! A tasty and guiltless dinner item."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 4 salads
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb chicken, cooked and sliced
• 12 ounces kale or 1 bunch kale
• 12 ounces spinach
• 2 ounces goat cheese or 2 ounces other flavorful crumbled cheese
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup mandarin orange section
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

directions

1. Prepare the chicken, or get it precooked (like I did -- it's easy). Slice the fruit.
2. Combine strawberries, oranges, honey, balsamic vinegar, and half of the olive oil. Set aside and let rest.
3. Remove and discard stalks from kale and spinach. Tear into manageable pieces, but keep kale and spinach separate.
4. Cover kale with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Then, crush (or 'massage') the kale until it start to soften.
5. Mix everything together, and top with almonds, goat cheese, and black pepper.

Reviews

[Wendy Wilson]

Great. Easy to follow and make. Perfect to make during this heat wave. I added some fresh cucumbers from the garden. I think fresh blueberries would be a good addition.

 

[adopt a greyhound]

Made half a recipe for us and both of us loved it. Easy to do and great flavors.

 

[kimberlynewport]

Big hit. Very flavorful, and if someone thinks they don't like kale, this should change their minds. Note, this recipe made a HUGE bowl; even as a main meal and big portions, with the bulk of the kale, barely made a dent in it. But that also makes it great for a potluck!

 

[jamieziegler_129389]

Amazing! I've made many spinach salads with fruit and chicken, but this one stands head and shoulders above them all. This is now a family favorite. I substitute other fruit if strawberries aren't available, and it's just as tasty. HIGHLY recommend giving this one a try!