Low Fat Sweet Kale Salad

Elevate your healthy eating game with this Low Fat Sweet Kale Salad—an irresistible combination of nutrition and flavor! Packed with vibrant superfoods like kale, shredded red cabbage, and brussels sprouts, this salad offers a crunchy, colorful base balanced by the natural sweetness of green apple and dried cranberries. Topped with slivered almonds for a delightful crunch and tossed in a light and creamy dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt, honey, and a tangy hint of apple cider vinegar, it’s the perfect guilt-free indulgence. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal as a standalone meal or a nutrient-rich side dish. Whether you're meal prepping or serving up something special, this low-fat kale salad is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups kale
• 1 cup red cabbage
• 1 cup brussels sprouts
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 large green apple
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the kale leaves thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Shred the red cabbage and brussels sprouts finely. Add these to the bowl with the kale.

Step 3

Peel and shred the carrots, and dice the green apple into small cubes. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried cranberries and slivered almonds over the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your low-fat sweet kale salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(844.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	787.0

Total Fat 21.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 5.4mg	0%
Sodium 939.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 99.2g
Protein 21.3g	0%

Vitamin D 16.2IU	0%
Calcium 616.0mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1724.0mg	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: 23.6%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 66.1%