Kale Crunch Salad Chick-fil-A Style
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Kale Crunch Salad, inspired by Chick-fil-A! This refreshing dish features crispy kale, crunchy pumpkin seeds, sweet dried cranberries, and a zesty dressing that elevates any meal. Perfect for summer picnics or as a healthy side dish, this salad is both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. Enjoy it as a light lunch or alongside your favorite grilled dishes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped kale (about 1 bunch)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly and pat dry. Remove tough stems and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, shredded carrots, red cabbage, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg