Name: Strawberry and Blackberry Kale Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2- 5 oz grilled chicken breasts (sliced); 1 lb lacinato kale (rinsed, hard stems removed, torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces); 8 oz California strawberries (rinsed, hulled and halved); 4 oz blackberries; 2 Tbsp Gorgonzola cheese; 3 Tbsp strawberry balsamic vinegar (can also use balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar); 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp honey

Berries and kale – talk about a superfood salad! Our Strawberry and Blackberry Kale salad is full of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins to keep you feeling your absolute best. Plus, berries are full of brain-boosting antioxidants that help prevent cognitive decline as we age!

Strawberry and Blackberry Kale Salad

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

Salad

2- 5 oz grilled chicken breasts sliced
1 lb lacinato kale rinsed, hard stems removed, torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces
8 oz California strawberries rinsed, hulled and halved
4 oz blackberries
2 Tbsp Gorgonzola cheese

Dressing

3 Tbsp strawberry balsamic vinegar can also use balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp honey

Notes

Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 3.5 Vegetable, 5 Very Lean Meat, 0.5 Medium-Fat Meat, 1.5 Fat

Instructions

Put kale into a large mixing bowl, set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and honey.
Pour dressing over kale and massage well, making sure the kale absorbs dressing.
Add chicken breast, California strawberries, blackberries, and gorgonzola. Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes.

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