Description
Kale Crunch Salad with Salty Almonds (Chick-fil-A Copycat) is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the delightful flavors of your favorite fast-food side to your home kitchen. This salad features a crunchy base of fresh kale and cabbage, topped with savory toasted almonds and drizzled with a tangy maple-Dijon dressing that adds a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe for health-conscious eaters looking to enjoy fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups finely chopped kale
- 1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped kale and shredded cabbage until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix whole almonds with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sea salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, chop the toasted almonds into smaller pieces.
- Toss the greens with the dressing to your liking, then top with the chopped almonds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad (about 200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg