This vibrant Chicken Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing is the kind of meal that nourishes on every level—deeply satisfying, easy to prepare, and packed with ingredients that support your energy, digestion, and overall well-being.
Lean, protein-rich chicken breast helps stabilize blood sugar and keep you full for hours, while fiber-dense kale supports gut health and detoxification. Creamy avocado offers healthy fats that are essential for hormone balance and brain function, and the crunchy pumpkin seeds bring magnesium and zinc—two minerals your nervous system will thank you for. A handful of dried cranberries adds just the right touch of natural sweetness, all tied together with a luscious Maple Tahini Dressing that’s earthy, tangy, and lightly sweet.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, eating clean to support adrenal recovery, or just craving something fresh and grounding, this salad delivers the perfect mix of function and flavor.
Recipe
Serves 4
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
24 oz. (680g) chicken breast
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. cumin
6 tbsp. Maple Tahini Dressing, divided (Recipe here.)
10 oz. (284g) kale leaves
1 avocado, cubed
1.2 oz. (34g) dried cranberries
1.2 oz. (34g) pumpkin seeds
How to Prepare
Mix 2 tbsp. olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Add chicken and coat with spices as well as ½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. ground pepper. Let it marinate.
Massage 2 tbsp. Maple Tahini Dressing into kale.
Heat 1 tsp. oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
Top salad with avocado, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
