Sugar-Free Sweet Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Sweet Kale Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful! This health-conscious recipe features an irresistible mix of fresh kale, shredded green cabbage, crunchy carrots, and broccoli florets, complemented by a satisfying blend of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and slivered almonds for added texture. The zesty dressing is crafted with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, with the option to use monk fruit or stevia for a touch of natural sweetness—perfect for maintaining a sugar-free lifestyle. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad shines as a refreshing side dish or a light, satiating meal. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this salad boasts bold flavors, crunch, and nourishment in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh kale
- 2 cups Shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.25 cup Thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup Chopped broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Monk fruit sweetener (or stevia, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped broccoli florets.
Add the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and slivered almonds to the bowl for added crunch.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, monk fruit sweetener (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and use clean hands or tongs to massage the kale thoroughly. This helps to break down its toughness and absorb the flavors of the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a fresh and nutritious side dish or enjoy as a light and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.1 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 43.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1663 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1397 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 3958 mg | 84% | |
*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.
