Description
Discover the delightful and healthy Copycat Sunflower Crunch Kale Cabbage Salad, a vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad features a mix of crunchy kale and colorful cabbages, complemented by the sweetness of cranberries and the nutty flavor of sunflower seeds. It’s not just nutritious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal side for picnics, BBQs, or as a light main course. With its satisfying texture and deliciously creamy dressing, this salad is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy it chilled and let the flavors meld together for an even better taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head green cabbage (chopped)
- ½ head purple cabbage (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup apple cider (or apple juice)
- 1½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped green cabbage, purple cabbage, diced carrots, and chopped kale.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds to the greens. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider (or juice), apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg