Kale Fiesta Salad

Kale Fiesta Salad

I'm always looking for a new salad to make in bulk for the work week. I've made other kale salads but this is my favorite. Lots of texture, loads of flavor, colorful, crunchy, and sweet.
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  • Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Step 2

    Blend juice of half of 1 lemon, 1/2 of the basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Place chicken thighs in a nonstick baking pan.
  3. Step 3

    Bake naked chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and pour blended mixture over chicken.
  4. Step 4

    Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes. Shred chicken using 2 forks. Set aside.
  5. Step 5

    Heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add remaining lemon juice and basil, vinegar, and honey. Heat dressing thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6

    Mix chicken, kale, cucumber, tomato, carrot, corn, black beans, and olives together in a bowl.
  7. Step 7

    Pour warm dressing onto salad; massage and toss until well coated.