If you think a salad can’t fill you up, think again. This awesomely crunchy and flavorful Kale and Chicken Salad is chock full of juicy chicken breast, almonds, celery, and lots of fiberlicious kale...
Kale
If you’ve ever bought a bunch of kale only to let it go bad in the back of your fridge due to total lack of inspiration, we’ve got you! Kale can be used for so much more than basic boring salads. Think pasta, power bowls, pizzas, stews, pestos, and yes of course, your classic kale salad but UPGRADED. Now we’re talking!
Why kale? Kale is a unique green that has exploded in popularity in the past decade. This leafy green contains calcium, iron, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins C and K. With such a dense nutrient content, it’s a a great way to supercharge your diet naturally. Not to mention, its hearty texture means that it stays good in your fridge longer than other softer greens, like spinach or spring mix. So, it’s not hard to see why so many people have started incorporating kale into their daily diets whether it be through a quick smoothie for breakfast or a simple pasta recipe at dinnertime.
But the best part is that kale is extremely versatile. It can be eaten raw, cooked, frozen, puréed, you name it! Choose from dozens of our easy kale recipes to get started with experimenting with kale. Make an inexpensive Kale Pesto, try it cooked in this Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta, stir it into a soup like our Zuppa Toscana, use it as a base for a sald like this Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad, or even add it to a pizza, like our Garlicky Kale and Ricotta Pizza! We’ve got plenty of easy kale recipes for you to choose from, from vegan recipes to recipes for meat eaters who just want a little extra green in their life. So take a look around, give a few recipes a try, and don’t let that kale go to waste!
These kale and white bean power bowls are full of flavor, texture, protein, fiber, and other nutrients. Perfect for meal prep!
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