Soy-Free Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Soy-Free Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad, a perfect balance of texture, flavor, and nutrition. Featuring tender kale, crunchy iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sharp red onion, this salad is a feast for the senses. A zesty homemade vinaigrette made with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic brings a bright and tangy finish, while sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch and nutty undertone. With a quick 15-minute prep time and no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or light, healthy lunches. Soy-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a versatile option for various dietary needs. Serve this crisp and colorful salad as a standalone meal or pair it as a side dish with your favorite entrée!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Kale
- 4 cups Iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
Instructions
Thoroughly wash and dry the kale and iceberg lettuce. Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Tear the iceberg lettuce into similar-sized pieces.
Place the kale and iceberg lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently until everything is well coated with the vinaigrette.
Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top of the salad for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a fresh and crisp salad accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1281 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2201 mg | 47% | |
*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.
