(Chick-Fil-A Kale Crunch Recipe Copycat)

Do you love Chick-Fil-A’s Kale Crunch recipe and want to learn how to make it at home?

This recipe can be added to your meal prep rotation for lunches or can be a family favorite as a side for your dinner meals. It is easy to make and is more budget friendly than buying the Kale Crunch Salad at Chick-Fil-A!

Check out the recipe below:

Kale and Cabbage Crunch Salad

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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch Green kale, chopped (washed, stems removed)
  • 2 cups Green cabbage, chopped (if you don't want to chop the cabbage yourself, you can purchase pre-shredded cabbage at the grocery store)
  • 1/2 cup Shaved almonds
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Djon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Chop the Veggies: Using a knife and cutting board, chop the kale and cabbage.
  3. Prep the Kale: In the same bowl with the dressing, add the chopped kale and cabbage. Use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale until it softens.
  4. Top and Serve: Sprinkle shaved almonds on top. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Enjoy right away!

Notes

For a Nut-free option: Use roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead of almonds.
This recipe is meal prep friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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