Heart-Healthy Cruciferous Crunch Salad

Packed with vibrant, nutrient-dense ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Cruciferous Crunch Salad is a delicious way to support your wellness journey. Featuring a medley of superfood vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and carrots, this salad is a powerhouse of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. The addition of toasted almonds and sunflower seeds adds a delightful crunch and heart-healthy fats, while a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together with tangy perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this gluten-free, plant-based salad is perfect as a light main dish or a refreshing side. Boost your health and delight your taste buds with every bite of this crunchy, flavorful masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups kale, stems removed and finely chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 1 cup Brussels sprouts, finely shaved
• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, grated carrot, and red bell pepper.

Step 2

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds and sunflower seeds for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk or shake until well combined to create the salad dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Toss the salad gently to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Add the toasted almonds and sunflower seeds to the salad and give it a final toss.

Step 7

Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve and enjoy your heart-healthy cruciferous crunch salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1182.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1088.7

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1004.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.7g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 857.9mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 4102.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 35.1%