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Cabbage Crunch Salad

Crispy Cabbage Crunch Salad with Sweet Maple Vinaigrette

This Cabbage Crunch Salad combines vibrant kale, crunchy cabbage, and sweet-tart cranberries, creating a healthy and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Kale dark green lacinato kale, massaged with olive oil
  • 2 cups Cabbage mix of purple and green, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Roasted Almonds roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries unsweetened, save some for garnish
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Fresh Garlic optional, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • food processor
  • small jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Kale: Remove tough stems from the kale leaves, wash thoroughly, and dry. Drizzle olive oil over kale and massage leaves for 1-2 minutes until soft. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Chop the Cabbage: Finely chop the purple and green cabbage into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the kale bowl.
  3. Prepare the Almonds: Roughly chop roasted almonds and fold them into the bowl with the kale and cabbage.
  4. Make the Vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, optional garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well or whisk until smooth.
  5. Dress and Toss the Salad: Pour vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Garnish and Rest: Sprinkle additional cranberries and almonds on top, let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh, dress just before serving. Undressed salad can be stored for up to 3 days.

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