Our take on Cubby’s chicken, wild rice & kale salad
Published atOur Version of Cubby’s famous chicken, wild rice & kale salad is hearty and customizable. Wild rice and kale combined with savory chicken, crunchy almonds, tangy-sweet dressing, and vibrant vegetables, make it a nutritious, flavorful favorite perfect for meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups wild rice (about 3/4 cup uncooked)
- 4 cups kale chopped, stems removed
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Single Serving Option
- 1/2 cup cooked wild rice
- 3/4 cup kale chopped, stems removed
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 2 tbsp carrots shredded
- 2 tbsp red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds toasted, optional
For Single Serving Dressing
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey/li>
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar/li>
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard/li>
- 1 pinch garlic minced/li>
- salt and pepper to taste/li>
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