Low Fat Sweet Kale Salad
Light, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Sweet Kale Salad is the perfect way to enjoy a healthy meal without sacrificing taste. Packed with superfoods like fresh kale, shredded brussels sprouts, crisp green apple, and vibrant red cabbage, this salad is a powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants. Sweet dried cranberries and nutty slivered almonds add delightful texture, while a creamy, tangy dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an excellent choice for meal prep or as a refreshing side dish. Perfect for those seeking a heart-healthy, low-fat option that's both satisfying and delicious, this recipe brings together wholesome ingredients for a nourishing experience your taste buds will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1 cup brussels sprouts
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 large green apple
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale leaves thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and brussels sprouts finely. Add these to the bowl with the kale.
Peel and shred the carrots, and dice the green apple into small cubes. Add both to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and slivered almonds over the salad mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your low-fat sweet kale salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 940 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 616 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1724 mg | 37% | |
*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.
