HOW TO MAKE THE COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A KALE CRUNCH SALAD!

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: romaine lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense and often less expensive than kale.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken nuggets

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner while canned is budget-friendly.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cranberries are lower in sugar, while raisins are often cheaper.

In a bowl, add 2 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp of maple syrup, 2 tbsp of dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Set the salad dressing to the side.

Shred some cabbage using a vegetable peeler.

Set the shredded cabbage to the side.

In a large bowl, add 4 cups of chopped kale that has been washed and dried.

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the kale.

Massage the kale for 2 to 3 minutes to tenderize it.

Add 1 cup of shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup of chopped roasted almonds, and the salad dressing to the kale.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Plate the salad and serve.

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