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Copycat Cubby’s Chicken, Wild Rice & Kale Salad
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Copycat Cubby's Chicken, Wild Rice & Kale Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

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
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the wild rice according to package instructions.
  • Once cooked, let the rice cool to room temperature.
  • Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Massage the kale with your hands for 2–3 minutes until it softens and reduces in volume.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. (Tip : Throw everything into a mason jar, secure the lid, and shake!)
  • Add the cooked and cooled wild rice, shredded chicken, shredded carrots, red cabbage, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and goat cheese (if using) to the bowl with the kale.
  • Toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.Pour the dressing over the salad.
  • Toss well to ensure the dressing coats all ingredients.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 day to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Chicken Tips: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or marinate and grill chicken breasts for added flavor.
  • Almonds: Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor.
  • Meal Prep: Store the salad and dressing separately if preparing in advance to maintain freshness.
  • Added ingredients: This salad was inspired by Cubby's salad. Cubby's salad includes diced apples and avocado. Add or substitute any of our ingredients to include those, or give our version a try!

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