Kale Salad with Chili Roasted Shrimp

Chris Ratel

1092 reviews

We love a hearty kale salad and this is one of our favorites. Obviously, the fresh blackened Cajun shrimp are the star of this meal, but it’s the jalapeño, honey, and cumin dressing that gets tossed into the kale that steals the meal for us. The salad is topped with toasty pepitas for a nutty crunch, crumbled feta for salty creaminess, and cherry tomatoes for a little pop of freshness. This dish is meant to be eaten as a salad with the shrimp served cold or warm— totally up to you. If you like them warm, Chef recommends microwaving them for 45 seconds, no more than one minute— the little guys heat up quick!

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Chris Ratel

Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.

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Why everybody loves this meal

love the mashed potatoes

Yvonne · 06/02/23

this is one of my favoritie meals! portioned right, tasty and healthy too!

Kimberley · 05/26/23

3rd week with Cook Unity and this dish has stolen the top spot as my fave! So good and wholesome. Perfect portion! 10/10

LaNita · 05/23/23

an easy workday lunch!

Kris · 04/25/23

It was a great salad! Great portion size. It was missing the pumpkin seeds, but i dont like them, so it worked out for me! It could maybe use a touch of apple cider vinegar. Would order it again!

Robert · 04/24/23

Ratio of shrimp to kale could've been more heavily on the shrimp side. Very tasty, though!

Terique · 04/20/23

we loved it cold!

Alissa · 03/17/23

no complaints!! so good!

Lexus · 03/08/23

Nutritional Info

Calories

440

Protein

35g

Fat

20g

Carbohydrates

37g

Ingredients:

Black Beans, Calcium Chloride, Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Cumin, Enzymes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ferrous Gluconate, Feta Cheese, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Honey, Kale, Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Shrimps, Smoked Paprika, Water

Heating Instructions

Chef preparation

Recommended for special occations.

1. Preheat to 350F
2. Remove sleeve and peel back film
3. Pour sauce on top
4. Heat up for 12 mins or until heated through

Quick preparation

Don't you worry is time is an isue we got you covered!

1. Remove sleeve and peel back film to vent
2. Pour sauce on top
3. Microwave for 2 mins

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