Low Sodium Sweet Kale Salad
Fresh, nutritious, and brimming with flavor, this Low Sodium Sweet Kale Salad is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and a vibrant homemade dressing. Featuring a mix of crisp kale, shredded broccoli slaw, red cabbage, and carrots, this salad offers a satisfying crunch complemented by the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and the nutty goodness of unsalted pumpkin seeds. The tangy, maple-sweetened apple cider vinegar dressing, with a hint of Dijon mustard and garlic powder, ties it all together without adding excess sodium. Ready in just 15 minutes, this heart-healthy salad is ideal for meal prep, potluck gatherings, or a light, refreshing dish any day. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and a burst of color, it’s a low-sodium recipe that your taste buds—and body—will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Kale (washed and chopped)
- 1 cup Broccoli slaw mix (shredded)
- 1 cup Red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries (low-sugar, no added salt)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (low sodium)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the kale, and combine it with the broccoli slaw mix, thinly sliced red cabbage, and shredded carrots in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the toppings: Sprinkle the unsalted pumpkin seeds and low-sugar dried cranberries over the salad base.
3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Serve: Divide the salad into individual servings and enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for a make-ahead option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 434 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1307 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3976 mg | 85% | |
*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.
