Nutrition Facts for Kale and cabbage salad

Kale and Cabbage Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Kale and Cabbage Salad, a colorful medley of crisp kale, green and purple cabbage, sweet carrots, and snappy red bell peppers. Perfectly balanced with a zesty homemade dressing of fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures in every bite. Topped with toasted sliced almonds for a satisfying crunch, it's a refreshing option for a healthy lunch, a stunning side dish, or a potluck crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 20 minutes, this kale and cabbage salad is easy to prepare, loaded with vitamins, and naturally gluten-free, making it a dish you'll return to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100
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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups kale
  • 2 cups green cabbage
  • 2 cups purple cabbage
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 3 stalks green onions
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the kale by washing it thoroughly, removing the tough stems, and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the green cabbage and purple cabbage and add them to the bowl with the kale.

Step 3

Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and thinly slice it, then add the slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Chop the green onions and add them to the salad, along with the sliced almonds.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 8

Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (850.2g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1147.2
Total Fat 93.4g 0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1456.2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.9g 0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g 0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 23.0g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 653.6mg 0%
Iron 7.2mg 0%
Potassium 2127.5mg 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: 68.7%
Protein: 7.5%
Carbs: 23.8%