Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad
Savoring the vibrant flavors of Chick-fil-A's Kale Crunch Salad! Elevate your lunch game with a burst of freshness and wholesome goodness.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 4 cups curly kale, cleaned, washed, and cut
- 2 cups green cabbage, washed and cut
- Apple Dijon dressing
Optional/Additional Ingredients:
- Quinoa for added nutrition
- Meat or chicken for extra protein
- Apples for added crunch and sweetness
- Salmon
- Roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds for added antioxidants
- Cheddar or parmesan cheese
Apple Dijon Dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine
Instructions
1. Apple Dijon Dressing:
- Mix apple cider vinegar with maple syrup.
- Add lemon juice, distilled vinegar, and white wine.
- Stir the mixture.
- Add Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk until even.
- Slowly add olive oil while whisking. If needed, transfer to a jar and shake until even.
2. Almonds:
- Use roasted or salted almonds. Roast if necessary.
3. Kale:
- Clean, wash, and cut kale into small, diagonal pieces. Remove stems.
4. Cabbage:
- Wash and cut cabbage diagonally for easy consumption.
5. Optional/Additional Ingredients:
- Prepare quinoa, meat, chicken, apples, salmon, roasted pumpkin, or sunflower seeds as per preference.
6. Mix:
- Put diced kale in a bowl, add apple Dijon dressing, and mix until kale softens.
- Let it sit for a moment, then add cut-up cabbage.
- Mix until the greens absorb the sauce.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes.
- Top with roasted almonds and other optional toppings.
7. Serve:
- Enjoy your homemade Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad!
Notes
- Customize with your preferred optional ingredients.
- Adjust dressing quantity according to taste.
- Use fresh and crisp ingredients for the best crunch.