Quick Lemon Almond Kale Chicken Salad Bowl
A light, crunch-packed dinner featuring shredded chicken breast tossed with fresh kale salad mix, sliced almonds, and a simple lemon dressing. Effortless to assemble in under 5 minutes with zero chopping required.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Place kale salad mix into a large…
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Place kale salad mix into a large…
Place kale salad mix into a large serving bowl.
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Add pre-cooked chicken breast directly on top…
Add pre-cooked chicken breast directly on top of the greens.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle sliced almond and dried cranberry evenly…
Sprinkle sliced almond and dried cranberry evenly over the bowl.
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Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice…
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice directly over the salad.
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Gently toss with tongs for 30 seconds…
Gently toss with tongs for 30 seconds until the leaves are light coated and serving is ready.
Look for: the leaves are light coated and serving is ready
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