Nut-Free Kale and Cabbage Salad
Bright, crunchy, and perfectly balanced, this Nut-Free Kale and Cabbage Salad is a vibrant, wholesome dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring tender kale, crisp Napa cabbage, shredded carrot, sweet red bell pepper, and refreshing cucumber, this salad is a riot of textures and flavors. A tangy honey-lemon dressing, spiked with Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully, while a sprinkle of chia seeds adds a nutrient-packed finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes and free from nuts, this salad is ideal for anyone with dietary restrictions or those seeking a healthful, crowd-pleasing recipe. Whether served as a side dish or a light main, it’s a refreshing choice that’s perfect for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Kale leaves
- 2 cups Napa cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
Instructions
Start by preparing the kale. Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Next, prepare the napa cabbage. Wash and dry the leaves, then slice them thinly to yield about 2 cups. Add to the bowl with the kale.
Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.
Wash the red bell pepper. Remove the stem and seeds, then cut it into thin strips. Add these to the salad.
Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons and add them to the salad bowl.
Chop the green onions into thin slices. Add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with dressing.
Sprinkle the chia seeds over the top of the salad and gently mix them in.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Nut-Free Kale and Cabbage Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1461 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2394 mg | 51% | |
*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.
