Heart-Healthy Kale and Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Kale and Cabbage Salad, a perfect combination of flavor and wellness in every bite! Packed with nutrient-dense kale, crunchy red cabbage, and sweet shredded carrot, this salad is elevated with the crisp freshness of red bell pepper and the tang of green onions and parsley. Sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, this colorful, antioxidant-rich salad is an excellent choice for a wholesome side dish or a light lunch. Perfect for heart health and packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone seeking delicious and guilt-free eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Kale leaves
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the kale leaves under cold water and pat dry. Remove the tough stems and slice the leaves into thin strips.
Thinly slice the red cabbage and place it in a large salad bowl along with the kale.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater. Add the shredded carrot to the bowl.
Deseed and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add it to the salad bowl.
Chop the green onions and fresh parsley finely, and mix them into the salad.
Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic (minced).
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, then pour it over the salad.
Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1519 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3198 mg | 68% | |
*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.
