Go Greens! Kale Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Go Greens! Kale Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and freshly ground pepper; 5 slices good bread; 8 - 10 Tuscan kale leaves; 1/2 cup parmesan, shaved; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon shallot, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground pepper
5 slices good bread
8 - 10 Tuscan kale leaves
1/2 cup parmesan, shaved
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon shallot, finely chopped

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and saute until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
3
Remove from the skillet and let rest while you make the salad.
4
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F, with a rack in the middle position.
5
Cut off the crusts of the bread and cut the bread into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
6
Place it on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and bake until the croutons are golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Cut off and discard the stems of the kale and cut the rest into thin strips.
8
Gently massage the kale to break up the fibers a bit, then soak the leaves in a bowl of ice water.
9
Slice the chicken.
10
Dry the kale with paper towels and divide it among four bowls.
11
Add the croutons, sliced chicken, Parmesan and pine nuts.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
In a jar or small bowl, shake or mix the remaining 1/2 cup oil, mustard, vinegar and shallot until creamy.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt and freshly ground pepper, 5 slices good bread, and more.

Yes, Go Greens! Kale Chicken Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Go Greens! Kale Chicken Caesar Salad

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