Step aside, side salad—this hearty kale version is the stuff of lunch dreams. We mix the tenderized greens with cooked chicken, apple slices, cabbage, and carrot, then we toss it with a creamy, tangy honey Dijon dressing and sprinkle it with chili flakes for a warming kick. This is a hearty-yet-light-feeling lunch idea you’re going to want to make even when it’s not harvest season.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
9 ounce
Fully Cooked Chicken Breasts
1 unit
Granny Smith Apple
4 ounce
Kale
4 ounce
Coleslaw Mix
3 ounce
Honey Dijon Dressing
(Contains: Eggs)
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; dice into ½-inch pieces. Halve, core, and dice apple.
• Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, massage kale until leaves are tender, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken, coleslaw, apple, 2⁄3 of the dressing, a pinch of salt, and pepper to bowl; toss to combine.
• Divide salad between bowls. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with as many chili flakes as you like. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the combination of flavors, especially the apple and honey Dijon dressing. Some found it bland and suggested adding dried fruit or nuts.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this no-cook meal was to assemble, perfect for busy days or work lunches 🍲.
- Suggestions: Consider adding crunch with nuts, seeds, or crispy onions. Some preferred warming the chicken slightly before adding to the salad.
- Portions: The salad was filling for most, with many reporting leftovers for additional meals. Some wanted more dressing or chicken.
- Kale prep: Massaging the kale with olive oil greatly improved its texture and taste, though some found the stems too tough.
- Chicken: Opinions on the precooked chicken were mixed; some loved its convenience, while others found it bland or rubbery.
