Low Carb Kale and Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your table with this crisp and flavorful Low Carb Kale and Cabbage Salad! Packed with nutrient-rich kale, crunchy green and purple cabbage, and the vibrant sweetness of red bell pepper, this salad is a feast for the senses. Toasted sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while the zesty homemade dressing—a blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a tangy, refreshing kick. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this low-carb, keto-friendly recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome lunch. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or serving at a gathering, this kale and cabbage salad is a nutritious crowd-pleaser that’s both healthy and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale, fresh
- 2 cups cabbage, green
- 1 cup cabbage, purple
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup almonds, sliced
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
1. Rinse the kale leaves under cold water and dry them thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. Thinly slice the green and purple cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
3. Chop the red bell pepper into small cubes, discarding the seeds and core.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, sliced cabbages, red bell pepper, and sliced almonds.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until the kale and cabbages are well-coated.
7. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the kale to soften slightly.
8. Serve immediately as a scrumptious side or a light main course. Enjoy your healthy low carb kale and cabbage salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 2737 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1761 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3400 mg | 72% | |
*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.
