Chick Fil A Kale Salad Recipe – Healthy & Flavor-Packed Copycat
Recreate the famous Chick-fil-A kale crunch salad at home with this easy and delicious chick fil a kale salad recipe. Made with fresh kale, shredded cabbage, crunchy almonds, and a tangy vinaigrette — it’s healthy, meal-prep ready, and better than takeout. Try it today and taste the difference!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups curly kale ribs removed, chopped
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup roasted & salted almonds chopped or slivered
For the Apple Cider Dijon Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep the Kale
- Wash and de-rib the kale. Chop it into bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale with a drizzle of olive oil for 1–2 minutes until it softens.
Combine Greens
- In a large bowl, mix the massaged kale and shredded cabbage.
Toast the Almonds (optional)
- In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the almonds until golden and fragrant. Let cool and chop if needed.
Make the Dressing
- In a bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens. Toss well until evenly coated. Top with chopped toasted almonds.
Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~180 kcal |
| Protein | 4g |
| Fat | 14g |
| Carbohydrates | 10g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 4g (from maple syrup) |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | ~90mg |