Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad (Copycat Recipe)

A copycat recipe of Chick-fil-A kale crunch salad in a white bowl with a blue striped napkin and gold fork around it.

5 from 9 votes

Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad (Copycat Recipe)

If you're a fan of Chick-fil-A's Kale Crunch Salad, get ready for a treat! I've created the perfect copycat recipe that captures all the deliciousness of this simple and flavorful salad.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Ingredients

Salad:

8 cups curly kale (1 bunch)
2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
⅓ cup salted, roasted almonds, 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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