Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-fil-A Copycat)
This simple salad is a delightful blend of fresh kale and cabbage, tossed with a zesty vinaigrette dressing. Topped with roasted almonds, it's a tasty and wholesome salad option that's both crunchy and flavorful.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pressed garlic about 2 cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups chopped kale stems removed
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage (or you can use all of one type
- ¼ cup roasted almonds roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add the oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper to a mason jar. Put the lid on and shake until everything is combined. Set aside.
- Put the chopped kale and cabbage in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing on the greens and massage the kale for 2-3 minutes until it softens a bit.
- Add the almonds, toss, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving – For the best taste and texture experience, chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Then, add the almonds and enjoy!
- Massaging Kale – Use your hands to gently knead and massage the kale leaves to release the flavor and soften the texture.
- No Jar, No Problem – If you don’t have a jar to mix the dressing in, Use a small bowl and whisk instead!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7049IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg
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www.soulfullymade.com/kale-crunch-salad-chick-fil-a-copycat/