Kale Fiesta Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Kale Fiesta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 lemons

juiced

divided

1 bunch fresh basil leaves

divided

2 cloves garlic

crushed and peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ pound skinless

boneless chicken thighs

1 small onion

thinly sliced

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 (8 ounce) package kale

ribs removed and leaves torn into pieces

1 English cucumber

cubed

1 large heirloom tomato

cubed

1 large carrot

cubed

1 cup fresh corn kernels

½ (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

½ (6 ounce) can black olives

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Blend juice of half of 1 lemon 1/2 of the basil garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil Parmesan cheese salt and pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Place chicken thighs in a nonstick baking pan.

Step 3

Bake naked chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and pour blended mixture over chicken.

Step 4

Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear about 15 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes. Shred chicken using 2 forks. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened and golden brown about 10 minutes. Add remaining lemon juice and basil vinegar and honey. Heat dressing thoroughly about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Mix chicken kale cucumber tomato carrot corn black beans and olives together in a bowl.

Step 7

Pour warm dressing onto salad; massage and toss until well coated.

Nutritional Information

Kale Fiesta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 343

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.1g 38%

Carbohydrates: 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 11.1g 45%

Sugars: 9.6g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 35.8mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 13494.3IU 270%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.2mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 128.2mg 214%

Folate: 106.3mcg 27%

Calcium: 233.7mg 23%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 100.9mg 36%

Potassium: 1054.7mg 30%

Sodium: 532mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 134.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.