Pear and Pecan Kale Salad
Pear and Pecan Kale Salad is simple and delicious at the same time. It has a warming ginger dressing and is topped with protein-packed chicken, tangy feta, and crunchy pecans.
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This is a common complaint I hear a lot from my clients and readers.
Everyone knows they need to be eating lots of veggies, but the thought of eating another salad made with lettuce from a bag and store-bought dressing makes everyone want to yawn with boredom.
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Pear and Pecan Kale Salad Recipe
gluten-free
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken boneless skinless breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 12 cups baby kale
- 4 pears, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 cup pecan halves
Directions
Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chicken on the baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/8 tsp salt and ¼ pepper. Bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
To make the dressing, shake together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, maple syrup and 1/8 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper in a mason jar.
To make one Pear and Pecan Kale Salad serving, toss 3 cups of baby kale with 3 Tbsp dressing and top with chicken, 1 diced pear, 2 tbsp feta cheese and ¼ cup pecans.
PER SERVING: CALORIES: 631, FAT: 30 g, SAT. FAT: 5 g, CARBS: 64 g, FIBER: 14 g, SUGARS: 23 g, PROTEIN: 35 g, SODIUM: 513 mg, CHOLESTEROL: 97 mg
