Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

This Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad is full of flavor, texture, and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. It's perfect for your weekly meal prep!

⏱️ 15 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 17 views
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Crunchy Kale and Chicken SaladFoto: Budget Bytes

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1.5 cups chopped cooked chicken ($4.33)
  • 6 cups chopped kale ($1.25)
  • 1 cup chopped celery ($0.37)
  • 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds ($0.79)
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins ($0.47)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise ($0.50)
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ($0.18)
  • 1.5 Tbsp honey ($0.27)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.09)
  • 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)

Steps

  1. Chop the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Clean the celery and chop into similar small bite-sized pieces.

  2. Remove the kale from the stems, tear it into 1-2 inch pieces, rinse well in a colander, and drain well.

  3. To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper.

  4. To build the salad, start with a base of kale, top with the chopped chicken and celery, almonds, and raisins. Drizzle the dressing over top, toss until everything is coated, then enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories446
Source: Budget Bytes

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