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Kale Caesar Chicken Salad

A hearty twist on a classic Caesar with tender chicken, massaged kale, crisp romaine, homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan, and a creamy lemony Caesar dressing.

PREP 15 min
COOK 10 min
SERVES 2
Kale Caesar chicken salad with romaine, croutons, Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  3. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste if using, salt, and black pepper. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency.

  5. Add the chopped kale to a large bowl with a small spoonful of dressing. Massage the kale with clean hands for 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to soften.

  6. Add the romaine, red onion, half of the croutons, and half of the Parmesan. Drizzle with more dressing and toss well to coat.

  7. Top with sliced chicken, the remaining croutons, Parmesan, and lemon zest if using. Serve immediately.

Simple tip.

Massaging the kale with a little dressing for 1 to 2 minutes softens the leaves and helps the dressing coat them more evenly.

Make it your own.

Use all kale, all romaine, or a mixture of both. Add roasted chickpeas for extra crunch, swap in grilled salmon for the chicken, or leave out the anchovy paste for a milder dressing.

Nutrition

Approximate nutrition information per serving. Values can vary depending on ingredient brands, portion sizes, and substitutions.

CALORIES 520
PROTEIN 36 g
CARBOHYDRATES 20 g
FAT 32 g
FIBER 7 g
SERVING SIZE ½ recipe