Kale Salad with Quinoa & Chicken

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Toss the cooked chicken into this healthy salad recipe while it's still warm to lightly wilt the kale, making it softer and easier to eat. Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could also make your own tangy vinaigrette.

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Joy Howard
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Joy Howard

Joy Howard is a cookbook author, food stylist, and recipe developer. She writes a regular column about cooking with kids for the print edition of EatingWell, is the author of Disney Eats, and is a frequent contributor to America's Test Kitchen and Parents, among other brands and publishers.

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Updated on September 19, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped kale

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • ¼ cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers

  • ¼ cup Greek salad dressing (see Tip)

  • 1 ounce Crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Place kale, chicken, quinoa and roasted peppers in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Top with feta, if desired.

Tip

Look for a store-bought salad dressing that's low in sodium and added sugar.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2018; updated March 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301 Calories
8g Fat
27g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 3/4 cups
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Vitamin A 3657IU 73%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Folate 84mcg 21%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Potassium 316mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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