Sugar-Free Sweet Kale Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Sugar-Free Sweet Kale Salad, a refreshing and wholesome twist on the classic. Packed with nutrient-dense superfoods like fresh kale, shredded green cabbage, carrots, broccoli florets, and a medley of crunchy seeds and slivered almonds, this salad is a texture lover’s dream. The light, zesty dressing—made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar—brings a tangy balance, while a hint of monk fruit sweetener (optional) adds natural sweetness without any added sugar. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a light main course, this sugar-free kale salad is the ultimate combination of flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a must-have for clean eaters looking for a quick, delicious, and guilt-free meal option.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh kale
• 2 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 0.25 cup Thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup Chopped broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Monk fruit sweetener (or stevia, optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped broccoli florets.

Step 3

Add the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and slivered almonds to the bowl for added crunch.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, monk fruit sweetener (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and use clean hands or tongs to massage the kale thoroughly. This helps to break down its toughness and absorb the flavors of the dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve as a fresh and nutritious side dish or enjoy as a light and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1114.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2000.5

Total Fat 164.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 43.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1663.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 67.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1397.4mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3958.0mg	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: 68.7%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 18.8%