Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
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Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
Description
Kale Crunch Salad combines raw curly kale, de-stemmed, chopped, and thoroughly dried, with thinly sliced green cabbage. The dressing is an emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, whisked together for a tangy-sweet profile.
The kale and cabbage are massaged with the dressing which softens the kale's fibrous texture and integrates flavors. Roasted and salted chopped almonds provide a crunchy texture complement and nutty depth.
This salad serves as a crisp, flavorful accompaniment and can be customized by substituting almonds with pecans, walnuts, or seed varieties for nut-free versions. Adjust sweetness levels by varying honey or syrup quantity. It is made fresh and best served soon to retain texture.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale washed, de-stemmed and dried, raw curly green
- 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- ½ cup almond roughly chopped, roasted and salted
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus more if needed
Instructions
- De-stem, chop and wash your kale. Use a salad spinner to dry it or dry it with paper towels or kitchen towels.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Add your chopped and dry kale to the bowl along with the cabbage. Drizzle the dressing over the kale and cabbage and using your hands massage the kale with the dressing.
- Top with chopped almonds and serve immediately!
Notes
- Almonds can be swapped for pecans, walnuts, or, for a nut-free version, roasted salted sunflower seeds or pepitas.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing the honey or maple syrup according to your taste.
- If you prefer a different dressing, consider alternative recipes like an easy kale salad or massaged kale salad instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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