5 from 15 votes
Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
This kale crunch salad mimics the Chick-Fil-A style with chopped kale and green cabbage dressed in a tangy dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Almonds add crunch and flavor contrast. Massaging kale with dressing softens it while preserving kale's chew. The salad offers a balanced mix of crisp texture and bright, slightly sweet dressing, ideal for a satisfying side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
205 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% 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.