Easy Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Recreate Chick-fil-A's Kale Crunch Salad at home with fresh kale, almonds, and tangy apple cider dressing healthy, easy, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups curly Kale washed then finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped broccolini into small florets which are tiny
- 1 cup chopped almonds roasted unsalted preferred
- 2 tsp dried cranberries optional for sweetness
For the Maple Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Fresh black pepper cracked To taste
Instructions
How to Make Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad at Home (Step-by-Step)
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Prep the Kale
- Cut off the tough stems and cut up kale into pieces.
- Add salt in small amounts to the kale, and rub it into the kale for 2 mins. This helps to soften the kale, improves its taste and reduces bitterness.
Cook the Broccolini
- Steam or blanch broccolini in 1-2 minutes, or until tender.
- Cleanse your dish using chilled water, to stop the cooking process and preserve the hue of green.
Make the Maple Vinaigrette
- In a small jar, mix the olive oil with apple cider vinegar, mustard salt, maple syrup and pepper until blended.
Combine Ingredients
- Large bowl mixing the broccolini, kale and almonds.
- Add cranberries if using.
- Mix well.
Let It Rest
- Allow to cool 15-30 minutes prior serving. This improves the flavor and allows the dressing to absorb.
Video
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Notes
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
Below is an estimated amount for a cup of The healthy salad of kale, Chick-fil-A-style:- Calories: 140-180 kcal
- Fat: 10g (from olive oil and almonds)
- Carbs: 10g (mostly from cranberries and maple syrup)
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g-5g