The Best Kale Crunch Salad
This is the best kale crunch salad you have ever had. This totally plant-based salad has so much flavor, texture and vibrant color. It comes together quickly with very basic ingredients and zero cooking. As a side or as a full meal, this vegan salad is guaranteed to please anyone who loves their kale. In fact, I bet this will be the salad that will finally convert a kale hater to a kale lover.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups kale washed, stemmed and chopped (about 1 bunch)
- 3 carrots peeled and shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- ½ cup sliced almonds unsalted
- 15 oz white beans drained
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare kale, carrots and cabbage by washing and chopping
- Make the dressing by combining dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, salt and pepper.
- Optional step: Massage kale. In a large bowl, add the kale and 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Massage the dressing into the kale for 2-3 minutes until the leaves become tender.
- Add carrots, cabbage, beans and almonds to the kale. Pour remaining dressing over it and toss until well combined.
- Enjoy within 3-4 days when refrigerated and covered properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 114mgPotassium: 1048mgFiber: 11gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 10240IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 5mg
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