Whole30 Kale and Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this crunchy and refreshing Whole30 Kale and Cabbage Salad, a nutrient-packed dish perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts. Featuring a vibrant mix of kale, green and purple cabbage, and sweet grated carrots, this salad is as colorful as it is satisfying. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette made with heart-healthy olive oil, it’s bursting with fresh flavors that complement the natural crunch of the vegetables. Almond slices and sunflower seeds add a delightful nutty texture, making this salad both nourishing and satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s an easy, meal-prep-friendly option for lunch, dinner, or a quick Whole30-approved side dish.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup purple cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large lemon
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup almond slices
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Finely shred the green and purple cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
Step 3
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater.
Step 4
In a large serving bowl, combine chopped kale, shredded green and purple cabbage, and grated carrots.
Step 5
For the dressing, zest and juice the lemon into a small bowl.
Step 6
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Add minced garlic to the lemon juice and zest.
Step 7
Whisk in the olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Step 9
Top the salad with almond slices and sunflower seeds for added crunch.
Step 10
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (646.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1082.2 |
| Total Fat 92.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1366.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.8g | |
| Protein 21.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 511.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1868.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories