Whole30 Sweet Kale Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly healthy, this Whole30 Sweet Kale Salad is a vibrant medley of textures and flavors that’s perfect for your clean-eating lifestyle. Featuring a nutrient-packed blend of kale, shredded cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and carrots, this salad is topped with crunchy sunflower seeds, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and thinly sliced honey crisp apples for a delightful burst of natural sweetness. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Whole30-compliant Dijon mustard, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing option for a light lunch, a dinner side, or even meal prep. Whether you're following the Whole30 program or just craving something fresh and flavorful, this Sweet Kale Salad hits all the right notes!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups kale (stems removed, leaves chopped)
• 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup brussels sprouts (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup carrots (shredded)
• 0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Whole30 compliant)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 medium honey crisp apple (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the shredded cabbage, thinly sliced brussels sprouts, and shredded carrots to the bowl with the kale.

Step 3

Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries over the greens mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until emulsified to create the dressing.

Step 5

Thinly slice the honey crisp apple, leaving the skin on for extra fiber, and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, then toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the kale to soften slightly.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a main dish or side and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367.8

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1667.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 76.6g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 825.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3822.3mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 39.9%