Herbed Chicken Over Apple & Kale Salad
with Parmesan, Dried Cranberries & Dijon Dressing
- Eggs
- Milk
Step aside, mixed greens—this hearty kale salad is the stuff of dinner dreams. You’ll toss kale with crisp, refreshing apple slices and Parmesan cheese in a creamy, tangy honey Dijon dressing. Top it all with garlic-herb seared chicken cutlets and sprinkle with dried cranberries for chewy-sweet textural contrast.
Ingredients
4 ounce
Kale
1 unit
Apple
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme
1.5 ounce
Honey Dijon Dressing
(Contains: Eggs)
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 ounce
Dried Cranberries
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
3 teaspoon
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces. Halve, core, and thinly slice apple. • Place kale in a large bowl; using your hands, massage kale with a large drizzle of olive oil (similar to how you would knead dough) until leaves are tender, 1-2 minutes. TIP: Don’t skip this step—massaging helps the kale leaves wilt slightly, lending a tender (never fibrous!) texture.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; place between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about 1⁄2 inch thick. Season all over with garlic powder, half the thyme (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. • Transfer to a cutting board.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together honey Dijon dressing, mustard, and a drizzle of olive oil (large drizzle for 4 servings). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Slice chicken crosswise. • Add apple and Parmesan to bowl with kale. Toss with as much dressing as you like. • Divide salad between bowls. Sprinkle with dried cranberries. Top with chicken. Drizzle with any remaining dressing. Serve.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the blend of flavors, with the sweet apples and cranberries balancing the tangy Dijon dressing 🍎.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy nights or a light dinner option.
- Suggestions: Consider adding nuts or seeds for crunch; some wanted more dressing for the kale.
- Leftovers: Salad kept well and tasted even better the next day as flavors melded.
- Kale tips: Massaging kale with olive oil was a game-changer, making it more tender and enjoyable.
- Chicken: Herb-seasoned chicken was flavorful and juicy; some found slicing it before serving helpful.
