Broccoli Slaw Salad with Chicken and Kale
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Relish Mag. Jessica Gavin
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Salad- Slaw- dressings
Ingredients
- 8 oz. chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups broccoli slaw
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 3 cups thinly shredded kale
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 4 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 tp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Directions
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Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high.
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Rub chicken breast with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook 6 minutes, flip and cook additional 4 to 6 minutes, until no longer pink inside. Cool and slice into strips.
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In a large bowl, mix together 3 cups broccoli slaw, chopped broccoli florets, kale, cranberries and sunflower seeds (or toasted pine nuts). top with cooked chicken.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt honey and chili powder. Drizzle 1/2 cup dressing on salad, adding more if desired. Season with pepper, if needed.
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(Broccoli slaw usually includes carrots and red cabbage can be found in product section near bagged salads. Can use leftover grilled chicken if desired for a quick 10 minute meal.)