Description
Enjoy a fresh and crunchy Chick-Fil-A Kale Crunch Salad right at home with this easy copycat recipe. Featuring vibrant kale, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, this nutritious salad is perfect as a side dish or a satisfying meal on its own. With simple preparation and customizable ingredients, you can whip up this delightful salad in no time, impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups curly kale, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash kale thoroughly, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add shredded carrots and dried cranberries to the kale; toss gently to combine.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped pecans for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; add toasted pecans and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra pecans or cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg