Kale and Cabbage Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with nutrients, this Kale and Cabbage Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh vegetables and bold flavors. Featuring a wholesome medley of kale, green and purple cabbage, crunchy carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing made from lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Topped with sliced almonds for a delightful crunch, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, making it the perfect choice for a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free option, a nutrient-packed superfood salad, or a refreshing addition to your meal plan, this recipe checks all the boxes. Serve it fresh or let the flavors meld in the fridge—either way, it's a deliciously satisfying dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups purple cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the kale by washing it thoroughly, removing the tough stems, and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the green cabbage and purple cabbage and add them to the bowl with the kale.
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad bowl.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and thinly slice it, then add the slices to the bowl.
Chop the green onions and add them to the salad, along with the sliced almonds.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*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.
