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Copycat Kale Crunch Salad Recipe

If you love Chic-Fil-A's Kale Crunch Salad as much as we do, you'll fall in love with this homemade version! Made with tender kale, crisp cabbage, toasted almonds, and a zesty vinaigrette. This copycat kale crunch salad is the perfect side dish, meal prep, or lunch because it's so fresh and surprisingly addicting.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, healthy, lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq side dish, bbq sides, cabbage, kale salad, salad
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

Kale Salad:

  • 4 cups Kale cleaned and chopped (stems removed)
  • 2 cups Shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup Sliced or slivered almonds toasted (toasting optional but recommended)
  • Optional Pinch of salt and olive oil massage kale salad for tenderness

Vinaigrette dressing:

  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Maple syrup or honey
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Vinaigrette

  • Add the apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, garlic powder, and olive oil to a small bowl or jar. Mix well until everything is fully combined. Add salt and pepper to your taste.

Kale Salad

  • Toast your almonds in a skillet over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown. Be sure to stir them constantly so they don't burn. Set them aside to cool off. This step is optional but recommended for optimal flavor.
  • Add your kale to a large bowl and drizzle it with lemon juice or olive oil and a pinch of salt (1 teaspoon or less). Use your hands to gently massage the kale for 1-2 minutes.
  • Now add the shredded cabbage to the bowl and pour the vinaigrette dressing over the top.
  • Use tongs to toss the salad around so that it mixes well with the dressing. Sprinkle the almonds over the top and mix until combined.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. And enjoy!

Notes

Use pre chopped bagged kale and bagged cabbage (coleslaw) to make your life easier!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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