February 05, 2023

Chick-Fil-A Kale Salad Recipe (Kale Crunch Salad)

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Chick-fil-A's kale salad is a menu item offered at some of their locations. It is made with a blend of chopped kale and green cabbage, topped with a mix of shredded red and green apples, dried cranberries, and roasted nuts (such as almonds or pecans).

Chick-fil-A's kale salad is a healthy and tasty option for those looking for a lighter meal or wanting to incorporate more leafy greens into their diet. The combination of kale, apples, cranberries, and nuts provides a balance of flavors and textures, and the maple vinaigrette dressing adds a nice sweetness to the salad.

If you are unable to find Chick-fil-A's kale salad at a location near you, or if you want to make your own version at home, you can try using the recipe that I provided above. It is inspired by Chick-fil-A's kale salad and includes similar ingredients and flavors.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 cups chopped stemmed kale (1 medium bunch)
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare the Dressing :Whisk oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, pepper and salt in a measuring cup.
  2. Place kale and cabbage in a large bowl, Pour over the kale mixture. With clean hands, massage and crush the greens until the volume is reduced by a third.
  3. Stir in almonds before serving.

For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a salad. To toast sliced nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.