Chick-fil-A Kale Salad Recipe
Love Chick-fil-A kale salad? Me too! This copycat Chick-fil-A kale salad recipe brings that fresh crunch home. It's easy to make. Packed with apples, berries, nuts and zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale about 8 cups, stems removed, chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional for extra creaminess
Instructions
Prep the Kale
- Remove tough stems from kale. Chop leaves into bite-sized pieces. Wash well and dry with a towel. Massage kale with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes. It softens and tastes better.
Slice the Apple
- Core the apple. Slice it super thin. Toss slices in a bit of lemon juice. This stops browning. Adds crisp crunch to your salad.
Mix the Salad Base
- In a large bowl, add chopped kale. Top with apple slices, blueberries, pecans, cranberries, carrots, and feta. Do not toss yet. Keeps it pretty.
Make the Dressing
- In a small jar, add vinegar, oil, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake hard for 30 seconds. Taste and adjust. Creamy and tangy!
Dress and Toss
- Drizzle dressing over salad. Start with half. Toss gently with tongs. Coat everything evenly. Let it sit 5 minutes. Flavors blend perfectly.
Serve Right Away
- Divide into bowls. Sprinkle extra pecans on top. Enjoy fresh! How to make Chick-fil-A kale salad is this easy.