Description
A hearty and flavorful kale salad topped with juicy buttermilk-marinated grilled chicken and a creamy Asiago herb dressing. Fresh, satisfying, and perfect as a light meal or hearty lunch.
Ingredients
10 oz. chicken breast
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
3 tbsp buttermilk (for dressing)
3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise or olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
2 tsp oregano, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)
1/3 cup Asiago cheese, finely grated
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
6 cups kale, chopped and tightly packed
Olive oil (for massaging kale)
Additional Asiago cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small dish or zip-top bag, combine 1 cup buttermilk, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tbsp buttermilk, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, oregano, garlic, Asiago, sugar, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and grill for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Massage chopped kale with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt until tender and slightly darker.
- Assemble the salad: divide kale between two bowls, top with sliced grilled chicken, drizzle with Asiago dressing, and garnish with extra Asiago cheese.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Parmesan or Pecorino Romano can replace Asiago cheese.
Baby spinach or arugula can be substituted for kale.
Additions like avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, or nuts enhance texture and flavor.
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with roasted chickpeas or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hearty salad
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg