Low Fat Cruciferous Crunch Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with nutrients, this Low Fat Cruciferous Crunch Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh vegetables. Featuring an irresistible mix of kale, broccoli, red cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper, this salad delivers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Fresh parsley and green onion add a fragrant herbal note, while a tangy homemade dressing made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice ties everything together. With a quick 20-minute prep time and no cooking required, this heart-healthy, low-fat dish is perfect as a nourishing side or a light, satisfying meal. Bursting with antioxidants and fiber-rich ingredients, it’s a guilt-free recipe that fits effortlessly into clean-eating, vegetarian, or low-calorie diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces; place them in a large bowl.
Cut the broccoli florets into small pieces and add to the bowl with kale.
Thinly slice the red cabbage and add it to the mix.
Peel and grate the carrot and add to the salad.
Deseed and thinly slice the red bell pepper; add to the bowl.
Chop the green onions and fresh parsley and add them to the mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy as a light meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1444 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1208 mg | 26% | |
*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.
