Save time and money on restaurant meals with this Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad recipe. Packed with superfood kale and nutritious cabbage, it is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Sweet and tangy dressing coats the leaves beautifully, while the toasted sliced almonds add a nutty flavor and delicate crunch to the dish, enhancing its taste. To toast the almonds, place them in a dry skillet. Heat the nuts over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
The salad starts with a big bowl of chopped kale and shredded green cabbage. Next, make the dressing with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, spicy brown mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Pour the dressing over the kale and cabbage. Gently massage the sturdy leaves with your hands until they are well coated and their volume is reduced by a third. Stir in the toasted almonds and serve. This salad can sit for up to two hours. Be sure to toss before serving. Enjoy!
To make the Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
To a large bowl, add 8 cups chopped stemmed kale and 2 cups shredded green cabbage.
In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Pour the prepared dressing over the kale and cabbage. Use clean hands to massage the greens, crushing them until the volume is reduced by a third.
Just before serving, stir in ½ cup toasted sliced almonds,
Serve and enjoy!
Whether as a side to your favorite sandwich or a light and nourishing meal, this Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad is the perfect option for healthy and delicious eating. If you give this recipe a try, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!
Simply amazing recipe!
Such a quick and yummy salad to make!
OMG, this salad is life! Made it for a picnic and everyone loved it!
I decided to try this salad for a family picnic, and we all loved it. The dressing was easy to make and the toasted almonds added a lovely crunch. It's a healthy option that I will definitely make again. Simple and delicious.
I tried this Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad while prepping for a small gathering. It was super easy and tasted so fresh! I love how the toasted almonds added the right crunch. It reminded me of the salads my mom used to make on hot summer days. Definitely a keeper!
Yummm! This salad brightened my dinner last night! Perfectly fresh and easy to whip up.
Absolutely delicious salad!
Super! This salad is a family favorite for our dinners!
Delicious crunchy salad!
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