Soy-Free Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Soy-Free Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a delightful blend of tender kale and crisp iceberg lettuce, this salad is elevated with juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber rounds, and a touch of zing from thinly sliced red onion. The simple yet flavorful lemon-garlic vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, ties it all together without the need for soy-based ingredients. A sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds the perfect nutty crunch, making this salad not only visually stunning but also texturally satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an ideal side dish or light lunch that celebrates freshness, simplicity, and clean flavors. Perfect for those seeking a soy-free, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free option!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Kale
• 4 cups Iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly wash and dry the kale and iceberg lettuce. Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Tear the iceberg lettuce into similar-sized pieces.

Step 2

Place the kale and iceberg lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed to make the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently until everything is well coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 9

Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top of the salad for added crunch.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a fresh and crisp salad accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1003.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1088.6

Total Fat 94.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1281.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 23.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 438.2mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2201.2mg	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: 72.9%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 19.1%