Harvest Kale Apple Salad Recipe

Name: Harvest Kale Apple Salad
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 g curly kale, stemmed and finely chopped (8 cups); 350 g cooked chicken breast, shredded (3 cups); 200 g Honeycrisp apple, cored and diced (1 large apple); 30 g dried cranberries (1/4 cup); 30 g pecans, chopped (1/4 cup); 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil (2 tbsp); 30 ml apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp); 15 g Dijon mustard (1 tbsp); 15 ml pure maple syrup (1 tbsp); 2 g fine sea salt (1/4 tsp); 1 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 12minCook: 1min4 servingsEasy353 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Harvest Kale Apple Salad packed with 30g of protein per serving and just 338 calories. This easy recipe is ready in 13 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens
300g grilled protein
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup nuts or seeds
2 tbsp dressing of choice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 353 kcal

Protein: 30.4g

Fat: 16.9g

Carbs: 20.4g

Fiber: 5.6g

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