Chicken and Kale Salad with Lime
A quick, bright salad with shredded chicken, massaged kale, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light weeknight dinner or lunch.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups kale and 2 tbsp olive oil. Massage the kale with your hands for 1-2 minutes until it turns bright green and softens.
- 2
Add the 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped) and 1 cup chopped tomatoes to the bowl.
- 3
Zest the lime over the salad, then cut it in half and squeeze the juice from both halves over everything.
- 4
Sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt and toss well to combine. Taste and add more salt or lime if needed. Serve immediately.
- 5
Optional: add a pinch of chili flakes or black pepper for extra kick.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Citrus juicer or reamer
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