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A fork holding up some kale crunch salad.
Course Side Dish

Chick Fil A Kale Salad Recipe

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 4 servings
This super simple Chick Fil A Kale Salad recipe starts with hardy kale and cabbage massaged with a tangy Dijon apple cider vinaigrette. Sprinkle in some almonds, and you're all set! Ready in less than 15 minutes to make + it goes great with anything! {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the salad

  • 6 cups kale, washed well (about 1 bunch)
  • 2 cups green cabbage (about 1/4 medium cabbage)
  • 1/2 cup salted almonds, roughly chopped

Instructions

For the Dressing

  • In a small jar with a tight fitting lid, add all of the dressing ingredients together, close the lid and shake vigorously until everything is well combined. Taste for seasoning and balance; adjust to your liking. Set aside.

For the Salad

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the thick stems from the center of the kale leaves. Stack destemmed kale and chop into bite size pieces. Add to a large bowl.
  • In a food processor fitted with a slicing blade, push cabbage through and shred. Set aside. 
  • Shake the dressing one more time. Add about a tablespoon of the dressing and using clean hands, massage some of the dressing into the kale. 
  • Toss with another drizzle of dressing, the shredded cabbage and the chopped almonds. Plate and serve!

Notes

  • The salad is best after sitting for 1-3 hours to soften the kale and meld the flavors together. Leftovers can be kept for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge, but are best when eaten within about 36 hours.
  • Make sure to wash your kale thoroughly in cold water. Kale is notorious for hiding dirt and bugs in all the little crevices. It is best to fully submerge the kale in a big tub of water and shake the leaves around to loosen the dirt.
  • If you do not have a food processor, shred your cabbage with a very large sharp knife, or a mandolin slicer. You can also purchase pre-shredded cabbage.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 345mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3184IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 1mg
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