Kale Crunch Salad with Chicken and classic Caesar-style dressing

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped kale
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup tortilla chips or croutons
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken safely: cook chicken to 165°F.
2. Wash and thoroughly dry the kale and vegetables; chop into bite-size pieces.
3. Whisk the classic Caesar-style dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
4. Combine kale, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat.
5. Top with the prepared chicken, Parmesan, and croutons, drizzle with additional dressing, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Chef's Notes

Tip: Customize seasonings to taste. Always verify ingredient labels if you have allergies.

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