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.
Pin Share Print Servings: 5
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 8$
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)
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)
Instructions
Prepare the Kale
- Remove stems and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash thoroughly and spin dry.
- Massage the kale with a little olive oil for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Toast the Nuts
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread almonds and walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Toast for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Let cool, then crush into small pieces.
Make the Dressing
- In a mason jar, combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Shake well until fully emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, toss massaged kale, cabbage, and radicchio.
- Add crushed almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and apple chips.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately or let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Optional: Top with grilled chicken or Parmesan cheese for added protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 220mg (10%) | Potassium: 480mg (14%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 4100IU (82%) | Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)