Cranberry, Chicken & Kale Salad
with Carrots & Greek Vinaigrette
- Eggs
- Milk
Step aside, side salad: This hearty kale bowl is the stuff of lunch dreams. First you’ll massage kale and shredded carrot with olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender. Add warm, juicy chicken and chewy dried cranberries, then toss it all with a creamy Greek vinaigrette. It’s sprinkled with more sweet-tangy cranberries for a hearty-yet-light-feeling 10-minute lunch idea you’re going to want to make again and again.
Ingredients
4 ounce
Shredded Carrots
4 ounce
Kale
1.5 ounce
Greek Vinaigrette
(Contains: Eggs, Milk)
1 ounce
Dried Cranberries
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
1 unit
Fully Cooked Chicken Breasts
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
¼ teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce.
• Pat chicken dry with paper towels; dice into ½-inch pieces. Place in a medium microwave-safe bowl and toss with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; microwave until chicken is warmed through, 90 seconds.
• Meanwhile, remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces. Place kale and half the carrots (all for 4 servings) in a large bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, massage kale and carrots (similar to how you would knead dough) until kale leaves are tender, 1-3 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette, mayonnaise, and a pinch of sugar.
• Add chicken and half the cranberries to bowl with kale and carrots; toss with as much creamy dressing as you like.
• Divide salad between shallow bowls. Garnish with remaining cranberries and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the mix of flavors, but some found it bland; adding extra cranberries or nuts boosted taste 🍒.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy day, though massaging the kale takes a bit longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding sliced almonds or pepitas for crunch; a touch of white wine vinegar enhances the dressing.
- Portions: Some stretched it to multiple meals; others wanted more dressing and cranberries for better balance.
- Texture: Massaging the kale improved its texture significantly; removing stems beforehand helps create a better salad.
