Description
This chick fil a kale salad recipe is a healthy, crunchy copycat made with kale, cabbage, roasted almonds, and a sweet maple-Dijon dressing. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s the perfect fast-food remake for home.
Ingredients
3 cups chopped curly kale (stems removed)
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1/4 cup roasted salted almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, massage kale with a small amount of olive oil for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Add shredded cabbage and mix until well combined.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the kale mixture and toss thoroughly.
Top with roasted almonds just before serving.
Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours for a make-ahead option.
Notes
Massage the kale well to reduce bitterness.
Keep almonds separate until ready to serve for best crunch.
Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chick fil a kale salad recipe, kale crunch salad, healthy kale salad, kale and cabbage salad, maple dijon kale salad, copycat chick fil a recipe, chick fil a salad side