Copycat Chick fil A Kale Crunch Side
This fresh and crunchy salad brings that famous restaurant side dish right to your own kitchen table.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so satisfying about the mix of hearty greens and toasted nuts in this salad. It is the perfect balance of savory and sweet, and it stays nice and crisp even if you make it ahead of time.
My favorite thing about this recipe is how simple it is to pull together. Just make sure to massage your kale really well because it makes the leaves much softer and easier to eat.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds, coarsely chopped
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Wash the kale thoroughly and dry it well before chopping it into small, bite sized pieces.
- 2
Combine the chopped kale and the sliced cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
In a small separate jar or bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the greens and use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale for about three minutes until it softens.
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- 6
Right before you are ready to serve, stir in the chopped roasted almonds to keep them nice and crunchy.
💡 Tips
If you want to save time, you can buy bags of pre chopped kale and cabbage mix. This salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to two days, but store the almonds separately if you want to keep them extra crunchy. It makes a wonderful side dish for grilled chicken or burgers.
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