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hillstone kale salad recipe

Hillstone Kale Salad Recipe

Discover how to make the iconic hillstone kale salad recipe at home. Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and easy steps for a restaurant-worthy dish. Try it now!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups emerald kale chopped
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pecans
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

  1. Massage the kale with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the kale base.
  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  5. Top the salad with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmesan, and toasted almonds or pecans.
  6. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional toppings like dried cranberries, bacon bits, or alternate proteins like chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version. The dressing can be stored separately in the fridge and lasts up to a week. Just shake or whisk before using. For meal prepping, assemble without the dressing and add toppings just before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp. This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a filling dish.
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