This delicious Kale Crunch Salad is a copycat version of Chick-Fil-A's popular salad. It has hearty kale and cabbage and is topped with toasted almonds and dijon mustard vinaigrette dressing that your tastebuds will love. Show
Why You Will Love This RecipeSatisfying: Kale salad has a different flavor and texture than most of the other salads you're used to, and it fills you up quickly and easily with lots of health benefits. Flavorful Dressing: The dressing is so simple to make and will become a favorite dressing for all of your salad recipes. Quick and Easy: This copycat recipe is a favorite in our house, even with picky eaters and busy summer evening schedules. The original Chik-Fil-A kale salad is my go-to lunch on-the-go option. But having the ingredients to make it at home is even easier and saves me a stop when I'm on my way to the pool or a camp. IngredientsCurly Kale - Chopped kale gives this recipe so much flavor and texture. Make sure to wash your greens well. Massage the kale to ensure all the curly leaves are cleaned and gently washed thoroughly. Baby kale or regular kale can also be used. Green Cabbage - The flavor of green cabbage is a little lighter and adds a nice variety to the flavors and textures in this recipe. Almonds - Almonds are a great protein and also have healthy fats. I prefer to use slivered almonds but sliced almonds work well also. Apple Cider Vinegar - Using apple cider vinegar in salad dressing adds so much flavor and it has more health benefits than white vinegar. But you can also use red wine, white, or rice vinegar. Dijon Mustard - The deep and rich flavors of dijon mustard gives the dressing a great taste without requiring a lot of ingredients. Maple Syrup - Pure Maple Syrup (not pancake syrup) is used to add a hint of sweetness to this homemade dressing recipe. Honey could also be used and will give it a different flavor while still adding sweetness. Parmesan Cheese - This is an optional ingredient that can be left out if you want something dairy-free. If you are using Parmesan cheese then I recommend shaved or shredded cheese from the deli section, as it has so much more flavor than the green can. InstructionsStep One: Prepare the dressing
Step Two: Toast Almonds
Step Three: Prepare Salad
Step Four: Add Dressing
Is Kale Crunch the same thing as Chick-Fil-A's Superfood Salad?The Chik-Fil-A Kale Crunch Salad and the Superfood Salad are different. The superfood side salad is the original kale side from Chick-Fil-A, but they replaced it with the Kale Crunch side salad in 2020. This was a great move for health-conscious diners, as the Superfood Salad had more sugar and less fiber than the Kale Crunch Salad. The superfood salad had dried cherries, no almonds, and a slightly different dressing. Variations
Serving SuggestionsI like to serve this as a side dish with soup or protein as my main dish. That way, I get all the hearty benefits of the greens and the apple cider dressing while also having a full meal. If you are craving soup then I recommend Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup or Creamy Potato and Dumpling Soup.. Enjoy with a main dish like Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets, Lamb Chops, or Elk Burgers. For enjoying on the go, prepare this in a mason jar and put the dressing in a separate container. When you are ready to enjoy, just pour the dressing over the salad, replace the jar lid, and give it a good shake to disperse the dressing. Recipe FAQsCan you make Kale Crunch Salad in advance? Yes, you can make this salad recipe ahead. Just store the dressing separately from the salad until you're ready to serve. Both the salad and the dressing should keep in the refrigerator for up to three days if they are separate. Is Chick-Fil-A's Kale Crunch Salad healthy? This Chick-Fil-A salad is loaded with healthy leafy greens, which provide great fiber and lots of vitamins. It is fairly low in carbs and fat, with a small amount of protein. Can you make Kale Crunch Salad vegan? If you wanted to make a vegan version of the Kale Crunch Salad just leave off the Parmesan cheese. Check the labels of all of your ingredients to make sure no animal products are hidden in them. Recommended Recipes
Let me know how you like this recipe by leaving a review! And follow along on Instagram @stateofdinner for behind the scenes and to be among the first to know when new recipes post! RecipeKale Crunch Salad (Chick Fil A Copycat)Recipe by: has hearty kale and cabbage and is topped with toasted almonds and dijon mustard vinaigrette dressing that your tastebuds will love. Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 6 mins Total Time 16 mins Course Salad, Side Dish Cuisine American Servings 6 Calories 176 kcal Apple Cider Vinegar & Dijon Dressing
Kale Crunch Salad
Apple Cider Vinegar & Dijon Dressing
Kale Crunch Salad
Storage: Refrigerate the salad and dressing in separate containers for up to 3 days. Drizzle the dressing over the salad when ready to serve. Substitutions:
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4520IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg Did ChickKale Crunch Side is replacing Superfood Side, which was introduced in 2016 and will no longer be offered at Chick-fil-A restaurants starting January 13.
How healthy is the kale salad ChickThis menu item made its debut at select test locations last year, but is now rolling out to all Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. According to the nutrition facts listed on Chick-fil-A's site, the salad totals around 120 calories, nine grams of fat, eight grams of carbs, and three grams of protein.
What are the ingredients in ChickThe Kale Crunch Side is a salad made of curly leaf kale and cabbage, topped roasted almonds and an apple cider and dijon mustard vinaigrette. It is available in place of waffle fries for no additional cost.
Does ChickIngredients in Chick-fil-A's salad include: kale, roasted almonds, and apple cider/dijon mustard vinaigrette.
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