Dairy-Free Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad
Bright, refreshing, and entirely dairy-free, this Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients and bold flavor. Featuring a crunchy blend of nutrient-rich kale and crisp iceberg lettuce, this salad is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and creamy avocado. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zingy edge, while a tangy homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together beautifully. Toasted sunflower seeds provide the perfect nutty crunch, making this salad both satisfying and nutrient-packed. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an ideal side dish or light main that's naturally vegan and gluten-free—perfect for healthy weeknight meals or gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 avocado
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted sunflower seeds
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the kale. Remove and discard the tough stems. Tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Wash and chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the kale.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, then add them to the salad.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad mixture.
Step 6
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado into small cubes and add to the salad bowl.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly.
Step 9
Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds over the top of the salad just before serving for added crunch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (914.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 990.7 |
| Total Fat 80.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1374.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.0g | |
| Protein 22.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 403.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2362.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories