Whole30 Kale and Cabbage Salad
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Whole30 Kale and Cabbage Salad is a nutrient-packed powerhouse you'll adore. Perfectly balancing earthy kale, crisp green and purple cabbage, and sweet grated carrots, this salad is elevated with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing that’s both simple and satisfying. Roasted almond slices and sunflower seeds provide a delightful crunch, while the clean ingredients make it compliant with Whole30 and other clean-eating lifestyles. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this wholesome salad is a quick and versatile option for lunch, dinner, or a healthy side dish. Its bold colors, fresh texture, and rich nutrients will make it a standout addition to your meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup purple cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large lemon
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup almond slices
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Finely shred the green and purple cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater.
In a large serving bowl, combine chopped kale, shredded green and purple cabbage, and grated carrots.
For the dressing, zest and juice the lemon into a small bowl.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Add minced garlic to the lemon juice and zest.
Whisk in the olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Top the salad with almond slices and sunflower seeds for added crunch.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 293 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 518 mg | 11% | |
*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.
