My Favorite Color Is Purple Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and nutrient-packed "My Favorite Color Is Purple Salad" — a feast for both the eyes and the palate! This stunning salad showcases a medley of all things purple, including crunchy purple cabbage, earthy red kale, crisp purple carrots, juicy grapes, and a pop of sweetness from fresh blueberries. Tossed with toasted walnuts, optional creamy feta cheese, and a tangy balsamic-honey vinaigrette, this salad offers a perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and savory depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as quick as it is visually captivating, making it an ideal choice for a colorful side dish or light, healthy main course. Whether you're looking to add more veggies to your routine or simply liven up your next meal, this purple-hued delight is sure to impress! Keywords: purple salad recipe, healthy side dish, vibrant salad recipes, colorful salads, easy no-cook recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups purple cabbage
• 2 cups red (purple) kale
• 2 medium purple carrots
• 1 cup purple grapes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup blueberries
• 0.25 cup toasted walnuts
• 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all produce: finely shred the purple cabbage and red kale, peel and julienne the purple carrots, halve the purple grapes, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, kale, carrots, grapes, red onion, and blueberries.

Step 3

If using, crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl along with the toasted walnuts.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a colorful side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(862.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1078.5

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 2149.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 52.1g
Protein 23.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 737.8mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2276.8mg	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: 61.9%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 29.7%