Houston’s (Lightened-Up) Kale Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette
Houston’s (Lightened-Up) Kale Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette is satisfying, made with a combo of grilled chicken, kale, cabbage, carrots, peanuts, scallions, cilantro and mint tossed in a light peanut-sesame dressing.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce (or gf soy sauce)
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ pound boneless (skinless chicken breast)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small bunch kale leaves (ribs and stems removed, finely chopped (about 4 generous cups))
- 1 cup finely chopped green cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 small scallions (chopped)
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped roasted (salted peanuts)
Steps
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In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients.
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Whisk to combine and set aside.
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Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Place chicken between a piece of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to an even thickness.
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Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste.
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Grill for 5-6 minutes, turn and grill for an additional 5-6 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through.
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Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin.
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In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients from kale to scallions.
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Top each with dressing, toss to evenly combine.
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Divide salad evenly on 2 plates or bowls, top each with chicken and peanuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| peanut oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| toasted sesame oil | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| unseasoned rice vinegar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| reduced sodium soy sauce | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| raw honey | 2 teaspoons | $3.75/kg | $0.75 |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| boneless | 0.5 pound | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| Freshly ground black pepper | - | - | - |
| bunch kale leaves | 1 small | - | - |
| finely chopped green cabbage | 1 cup | - | - |
| shredded carrots | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh mint | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| scallions | 2 small | - | - |
| chopped roasted | 1.5 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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