Chick Fil A Kale Salad Recipe – Healthy & Flavor-Packed Copycat
This Chick Fil A Kale Salad is a healthy and flavorful copycat recipe that combines fresh greens with a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 2 cups curly kale (ribs removed, chopped)
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup roasted & salted almonds (chopped or slivered)
- 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
- Wash and de-rib the kale. Chop it into bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale with olive oil for 1–2 minutes until it softens.
- In a large bowl, mix the massaged kale and shredded cabbage.
- In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the almonds until golden and fragrant. Let cool and chop if needed.
- 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.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens. Toss well until evenly coated. Top with chopped toasted almonds.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit for a while before serving.