Description
A homemade version of Chick-fil-A’s Kale Crunch Salad, featuring crisp kale, shredded cabbage, and crunchy almonds tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. A quick, easy, and nutritious salad that pairs well with any meal!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
¼ cup sliced almonds
For the Dressing:
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Kale and Cabbage: Wash, chop, and massage the kale. Thinly slice the cabbage.
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Make the Dressing: Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Assemble the Salad: Combine the kale, cabbage, and sliced almonds in a large bowl.
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Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
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Let It Sit: For the best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
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Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra almonds and serve fresh.
Notes
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For Extra Flavor: Toast the almonds before adding them to enhance their nutty taste.
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Storage Tip: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Make It Vegan: Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minute
- Category: salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4servings
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 18omg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg