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Herbed Chicken over Apple & Kale Salad
Herbed Chicken over Apple & Kale Salad

Herbed Chicken over Apple & Kale Salad

with Parmesan, Dried Cranberries & Dijon Dressing

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 13, 2025

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.

Tags:
Carb Conscious
High Protein
Quick
Easy Prep
Nutritious Picks
Calorie Smart
Easy Cleanup
Carb Smart
Sodium Smart
Allergens:
Eggs
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

4 ounce

Kale

½ teaspoon

Dried Thyme

1.5 ounce

Honey Dijon Dressing

(Contains: Eggs)

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 ounce

Dried Cranberries

1 unit

Apple

12 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

2 teaspoon

Dijon Mustard

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

Not included in your delivery

3 teaspoon (tsp)

Olive Oil

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories560 kcal
Fat27 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Sugar25 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein44 g
Cholesterol140 mg
Sodium520 mg
Potassium970 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron1.9 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • 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.

Cook Chicken
2
  • 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 ½ 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, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • Transfer to a cutting board.

Make Dressing
3
  • 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.

Finish & Serve
4
  • 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.