Paleo Kale and Cabbage Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Paleo Kale and Cabbage Salad is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and zesty dressing. Featuring nutrient-packed kale, crisp green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and toasty almonds, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. The honey-Dijon dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, ties everything together with tangy, balanced flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, this salad is perfect as a side dish, meal prep option, or light lunch. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly, it’s a versatile recipe that caters to both clean eating and vibrant taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups red cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the green and red cabbage. Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice both cabbages into shreds.
Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrot to the salad.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool before roughly chopping.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped kale, shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrot, and toasted almonds.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are coated. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your refreshing Paleo Kale and Cabbage Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.3 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1461 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1200 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.
