Toasted Kale Salad

Some people think kale is too tough or chewy, but unlike some of the most hearty greens — collards, I’m looking at you — kale is actually not all that difficult to prepare and doesn’t require a ton of boiling to taste delicious.

A light toasting in a heavy skillet will it break down just enough to maintain a bit of crunch.

It really just comes down to having a collection of healthy, achievable recipes at the ready to broaden your repertoire and ease the mind.

This Kale Salad is an easy way to incorporate this nutritious leafy green into your healthy meal plan.

For their healthy cooking show FIXATE, Ultimate Portion Fix creator Autumn Calabrese and her brother, chef Bobby Calabrese, have put together a hearty kale salad topped with blackened chicken breast and the FIXATE Lemon Dijon dressing.

As a bonus, they’ve got the lowdown on the perfect technique to mastering Bobby’s dry-rubbed Cajun chicken. This oil-free pan sear relies on a layer of Cajun seasoning that almost serves as a crust and beautifully blackens the exterior of the chicken breast.

Because toasting kale is easy, but not entirely obvious, Bobby shares a few tips that help to ensure your Kale Salad doesn’t end up tasting more like kale chips!

This recipe works well as a hearty, satisfying lunch. But also consider it as an easy-to-prepare dinner party salad.

If you’ll be taking on lots of dishes for the holidays and want to add a no-fuss salad that’s sure to impress, this is an ideal choice.

You can easily double or triple this recipe toasting your kale in batches. The tangy Lemon Dijon dressing pairs well with chicken, turkey, or beef and won’t overpower your main dish.

To get the recipe and find out the Container Equivalents and nutritional information, watch the FIXATE episode on Beachbody On Demand!