Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups chopped cooked chicken ($4.33)
• 6 cups chopped kale ($1.25)
• 1 cup chopped celery ($0.37)
• 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds ($0.79)
• 1/3 cup golden raisins ($0.47)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise ($0.50)
• 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ($0.18)
• 1.5 Tbsp honey ($0.27)
• 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.09)
• 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)

Instructions

1. Chop the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Clean the celery and chop into similar small bite-sized pieces.
2. Remove the kale from the stems, tear it into 1-2 inch pieces, rinse well in a colander, and drain well.
3. To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
4. To build the salad, start with a base of kale, top with the chopped chicken and celery, almonds, and raisins. Drizzle the dressing over top, toss until everything is coated, then enjoy.