Soy-Free Crispy Kale Slaw

Brighten up your table with this Soy-Free Crispy Kale Slaw, a vibrant and nutritious twist on a classic slaw that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. Packed with superfoods like kale, red cabbage, and carrots, this crunchy dish is elevated with the nutty richness of toasted sunflower seeds and a zesty, homemade dressing featuring apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. With no soy in sight, this recipe is perfect for allergy-friendly diets and comes together in just 20 minutes—no cooking required. Serve it as a fresh and colorful side dish for summer barbecues, meal prep it for a week of healthy lunches, or enjoy it as a light, refreshing main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups kale
• 2 cups red cabbage
• 2 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and de-stem the kale, then chop it into thin strips. Place it in a large bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red cabbage and add it to the bowl with kale.

Step 3

Peel and grate the carrots, and add them into the bowl.

Step 4

Julienne the red bell pepper and add to the bowl as well.

Step 5

Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, or until they start to brown and become fragrant. Add them to the vegetable mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the kale slaw and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1252.7

Total Fat 96.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1545.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.0g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 701.2mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2435.4mg	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: 67.5%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 24.9%