Bigger Than My Head Raw Salad
Meet your new go-to for fresh, vibrant eating: the "Bigger Than My Head Raw Salad." Bursting with color, texture, and nutrition, this oversized bowl of goodness combines hearty kale and crisp mixed greens with a medley of nutrient-packed veggies like red cabbage, shredded carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers. Creamy slices of avocado, nutty sunflower seeds, and tangy feta crumbles add layers of irresistible flavor, while a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties it all together. Perfect as a standalone meal or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this no-cook salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it both convenient and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch, a stunning potluck contribution, or a dinner packed with crunch and flavor, this raw salad delivers a truly epic eating experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale (de-stemmed and chopped)
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrot (shredded)
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced into half-moons)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 0.3333333333333333 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prepare the kale by removing the stems and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Add kale to a large mixing bowl.
Massage the kale with a small drizzle of olive oil for 1-2 minutes to soften it and reduce its bitterness.
Combine the mixed greens, sliced red cabbage, shredded carrot, cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, and sliced red bell pepper with the kale in the large bowl.
Add the sliced avocado on top, followed by a sprinkle of sunflower seeds and feta cheese crumbles.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately in a large serving bowl or divide into individual portions. Enjoy this crunchy and flavorful raw salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1785 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1678 mg | 36% | |
*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.
