This Chicken and Kale Salad was my lunch yesterday. Sweet onions and Kamut (an ancient strain of wheat, Yes, I have a preference in wheat berries, and this is it), round out the flavor and texture of the plate, while providing healthy complex carbohydrates. I already had Kamut precooked in my fridge, so this was a quick hot salad to toss together. I guess you could call it a stir fry it you prefer, but I don't prefer 😉
I noshed this plate right down, the tangy dressing was light enough not to over power the primary ingredients, but present enough to add a delightful freshness to the dish. Well, that's my not-so-humble opinion...lol.
The recipe below is for a single serving, just double or multiply as needed. It was a filling serving, so err toward a little less, if in doubt.
Ingredients
- drizzle of olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
- 1 ½ cups chopped vidalia onion
- garlic clove crushed/minced
- 4 oz boneless chicken breast sliced into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup chopped curly kale
- ½ cup cooked Kamut if you can't find Kamut, substitute with wheat berries you can find
Dressing
- 1 ½ tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek Ground Chili Paste
- ¼ teaspoon Stevia ½ a packet
Instructions
- Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- Drizzle a small amount of oil in pan over med heat.
- Add onions and garlic. Saute until slightly soft, then add chicken & Kale.
- Saute until chicken is just shy of cooked.
- Add Kamut, and saute about 1 more minute.
- Add dressing stir to coat, then take of burner.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Shell Fruscione says
I love anything with vidalia onions!
Jenn @therebelchick says
I've yet to try kale, but this looks really good! The ingredients are even on my diet-friendly food list!
Donna says
I love kale! But I've not familiar with kamut. It sure does look good!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
That looks super tasty, but I have never even heard of kamut until today!
Lisa says
That looks awesome
Colleen says
I've tried Kale a few times, not a huge fan but love the rest of the salad. (I notice you took down Flare any reason?)
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Looks like a nice, filling salad! Funny how you use sambal oeleck as many are not familiar with this spice generally used in Indonesian dishes.
HilLesha says
Wow, you're making me hungry!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
I've enjoyed Kale, but have never eaten Kamut. Looks delish. I stumble discovered this post.
Tammy says
Like a few of the commenters I've never heard of kamut before - I really wouldn't even know where to look for "wheat berries" in a store either - can you tell I'm a processed food type of gal? LOL. That looks wonderful though.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
We looooove Kale -- I'll have to see if I can find Kamut!
Marcie W. says
This combo sounds great. I have yet to try kamut so I'm intrigued now.
Kathleen says
Can't say I have ever had or heard of Kamut, but it sure does look yummy!
Stefani says
It looks delicious!
Theresa says
The flavor combo in this must taste amazing.
Leilani says
While I'm not a fan of kale, this looks delicious.
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I've always been curious about kamut. I'll have to try this
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Aww! I have never even heard of wheat berries or Kamut!! WHAT!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Looks very delicious!
Jenn says
Add me to the list of who has never heard of Kamut. LOL Looks good though!
Sheri says
I've never had Kamut, but this looks so good!
Mellisa says
Yum, what a great combination.
Jennifer says
this looks like a great healthy recipe.
(Love the new blog look by the way)
April Golightly says
I am always looking for good Kale recipes. Looks yummy.