5 from 24 votes
Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad (Copycat Recipe)
The Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad combines chopped curly kale with thinly sliced green cabbage and roasted salted almonds tossed in an apple cider Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Massaging the vinaigrette into the kale softens the leaves, balancing the hearty greens with a slightly sweet, tangy, and nutty dressing. The salad offers a crisp texture and a fresh, vibrant flavor for a satisfying side or light meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% 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.