Description
Elevate your salad experience with this Kale Peanut Chicken Salad Aromatic. This delicious dish combines nutrient-rich kale, crunchy roasted peanuts, and succulent chicken, all drizzled with a zesty dressing that ties the flavors together perfectly. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body with essential vitamins and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped (about 120g)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced (about 140g)
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (about 75g)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded (about 60g)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (about 10g)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 30ml)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15ml)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry kale thoroughly; remove stems and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- If not pre-cooked, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; grill or bake until fully cooked (20-25 minutes). Allow to cool and slice.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, sliced chicken, shredded carrots, and cilantro.
- Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Top with roasted peanuts just before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg