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Vibrant Chick fil A kale salad in a white bowl, featuring fresh curly kale, shredded cabbage, and chopped roasted almonds on a white marble surface.

Easy Chick Fil A Kale Salad Recipe

Recreate Chick-fil-A’s Kale Crunch Salad at home with this perfectly balanced mix of tender kale, crunchy nuts, and sweet-tangy apple cider dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bunches Curly kale Stems removed chopped
  • 1 cup Green cabbage Finely shredded
  • ½ cup Radicchio (Optional) for color
Crunchy Toppings:
  • ½ cup Roasted almonds Crushed into small pieces
  • ¼ cup Toasted walnuts Chopped
  • ¼ cup Sunflower seeds Unsalted
  • ¼ cup Apple chips Crushed into small bits
Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar Adds tangy flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard Helps emulsify
  • 1½ tablespoon Maple syrup For natural sweetness
  • ¼ cup Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder (Optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For assembling the salad
  • 1 Salad spinner To dry the kale thoroughly
  • 1 Sharp knife For chopping kale and cabbage
  • 1 Cutting board To prep greens and nuts
  • 1 Mason jar For shaking the dressing
  • 1 Small whisk To mix the dressing
  • 1 Baking Sheet For toasting nuts
  • 1 Parchment paper Helps prevent nuts from burning

Method
 

  1. Remove stems and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash thoroughly and spin dry.
  3. Massage the kale with a little olive oil for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Spread almonds and walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Toast for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Let cool, then crush into small pieces.
  8. In a mason jar, combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  9. Shake well until fully emulsified.
  10. In a large mixing bowl, toss massaged kale, cabbage, and radicchio.
  11. Add crushed almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and apple chips.
  12. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  13. Serve immediately or let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
    Vibrant Chick fil A kale salad in a white bowl, featuring fresh curly kale, shredded cabbage, and chopped roasted almonds on a white marble surface.