Cruciferous Crunch Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Cruciferous Crunch Salad! Featuring a medley of kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and carrots, this recipe is a celebration of the best cruciferous vegetables, bursting with health benefits and crunch. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey, every bite delivers a perfect balance of zest and sweetness. Topped with crunchy almond slivers, this salad is not only wholesome but irresistibly satisfying. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish or a light, nutritious main course, this quick 20-minute recipe is ideal for meal prep or impressing guests. Perfect for those seeking healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kale
- 1 head Broccoli
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Almond slivers
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables.
Remove the tough stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Trim the broccoli and cut into small florets, then add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts and red cabbage, and add them to the mix.
Peel the carrot and use a grater or julienne peeler to create thin strips, then add to the bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables.
Sprinkle the almond slivers over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2112 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
