Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad (Copycat Recipe)
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Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad (Copycat Recipe)
Description
This copycat salad mixes curly kale, which is thoroughly chopped and massaged with a vinaigrette made of extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper. The massaging process softens the kale’s fibrous leaves, making them more tender and palatable. Thinly sliced green cabbage is then added to the kale with the remaining dressing, providing a crunchy element and mild flavor.
Chopped roasted salted almonds top the salad, contributing a contrasting texture and a savory, toasted note. The combination balances the bitterness and chewiness of kale with the crunch of cabbage and nuts and the vinaigrette’s bright, slightly sweet acidity.
This salad works well as a fresh side dish to grilled meats or as a light lunch option. The preparation steps highlight massaging kale which is essential to improve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 8 cups kale curly, 1 bunch
- 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup almonds salted, roasted, chopped
Apple Cider Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup can substitute honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the kale. Remove the kale leaves from the stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the cabbage.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the kale in a large bowl and pour one or two tablespoons of the vinaigrette on top. Massage the dressing into the kale for 3-5 minutes. This will soften the leaves and make them more tender.
- Add the cabbage and the rest of the vinaigrette to the bowl. Toss to combine everything well. Sprinkle the almonds on top of the salad. Your Chick-fil-A-inspired kale crunch salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 6712IU | 134% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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