Nut-Free Kale and Cabbage Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant vegetables, this Nut-Free Kale and Cabbage Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light main course. Featuring a crunchy medley of kale, Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and cucumber, this salad is as stunning as it is nutritious. The homemade dressing, made with olive oil, zesty lemon juice, a hint of honey, and Dijon mustard, perfectly marries the flavors while adding a touch of tangy sweetness. Topped with a sprinkle of chia seeds for added texture and omega-3 goodness, this salad is completely nut-free, making it a safe and delicious choice for those with allergies. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's a quick and wholesome recipe perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or your next potluck gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Kale leaves
• 2 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chia seeds

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Next, prepare the napa cabbage. Wash and dry the leaves, then slice them thinly to yield about 2 cups. Add to the bowl with the kale.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Wash the red bell pepper. Remove the stem and seeds, then cut it into thin strips. Add these to the salad.

Step 5

Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Chop the green onions into thin slices. Add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with dressing.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chia seeds over the top of the salad and gently mix them in.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Nut-Free Kale and Cabbage Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(880.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	763.4

Total Fat 49.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1460.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 18.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 617.9mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2394.5mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 36.0%