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Kale and Chicken Salad

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 2
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Tomatillos are very tasty and they add a lot of flavor to sauces or recipes. This salad is the best demonstration of how they can also be the main ingredient in a delicious vinaigrette. You can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, just be sure to take it out a little before serving so it’s not too cold.
by Morena Cuadra
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 lb tomatillos
  • 1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt, to taste

For the salad:

  • 1 chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bag baby kale, washed and dried
  • Queso cotija or queso fresco, coarsely grated

Directions

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    1
    For the vinaigrette: Submerge tomatillos in boiling water. Drain, transfer to cold water and peel. Cut them in thick wedges.
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    2
    Add tomatillos to a frying pan, along with onion, jalapeño and garlic. Sauté without adding oil until everything is tender.
  •  
    3
    Cool for a few minutes and transfer to a blender, add cilantro, oil, lemon juice and salt to taste. Process until you have a smooth sauce. Season to taste. Transfer to a container and set aside.
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    4
    For the salad: Slice the chicken breast into filets and season to taste. Add oil to a frying pan and cook the chicken on medium heat. Flip once to cook on both sides. Don’t over cook it so that it can remain juicy.
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    5
    Place baby kale leaves on a salad plate or in individual plates. Season to taste. Add chicken and sprinkle with grated cheese.
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    6
    Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette or serve on the side.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can refrigerate the tomatillo vinaigrette for up to 5 days.
  • tip 2
    Serve this salad over corn or flour tortillas.
  • tip 3
    Make it with shrimp or beef instead of chicken.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • Tomatillos are very tasty and they add a lot of flavor to sauces or recipes. This salad is the best demonstration of how they can also be the main ingredient in a delicious vinaigrette. You can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, just be sure to take it out a little before serving so it’s not too cold.
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