Heart-Healthy Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad

Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad—a vibrant medley of fresh romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens, crisp red bell peppers, sweet grape tomatoes, julienned carrots, and crunchy red cabbage. Topped with sliced almonds for an extra crunch and drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish. Packed with fiber, nutrients, and healthy fats, it’s a wholesome twist on a fast-food favorite, ideal for those looking for a lighter, heart-smart option. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad pairs wonderfully with grilled proteins or works as a satisfying lunch on its own. Healthy eating has never been this delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Mixed baby greens
• 1 cup Grape tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 cup Red cabbage
• 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce and mixed baby greens under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl with the mixed baby greens.

Step 3

Wash the grape tomatoes, then slice them in half and add to the bowl with the greens.

Step 4

Core the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel and julienne the carrot, then add to the salad mix.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red cabbage into shreds and add it to the bowl.

Step 7

Toss in the sliced almonds to add a crunchy texture.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad right before serving, and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a nutritious and heart-healthy accompaniment to your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(665.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	545.6

Total Fat 39.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 848.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 10.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.3mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1640.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 31.5%