Calling all health enthusiasts and salad lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and crunchy Cabbage and Kale Salad, perfectly complemented by a zesty Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad combines the crispiness of cabbage and kale with a symphony of fresh vegetables, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures.
In this article, you'll find not just one, but two delectable recipes. The main attraction is the Crunchy Cabbage and Kale Salad, featuring a delightful blend of red cabbage, kale, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a flavorful Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette. But that's not all! We also have a bonus recipe for the Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette, so you can recreate this tangy dressing at home and drizzle it over your favorite salads, grilled vegetables, or even as a marinade for chicken or fish. Get ready to elevate your meals with this healthy and versatile salad and dressing duo.
KALE CRUNCH SALAD
This Kale Crunch Salad is the simplest summer side dish. Loads of curly kale, crunchy green cabbage, and roasted salted almonds tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. So fresh, full of texture, and easy to make. Perfect for all of the hot days ahead.
Provided by Brianna May
Categories Side Dish
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
- In a small jar or air tight container, add all of the ingredients for the dressing. Shake until well combined.
- Toss kale, cabbage, almonds, and dressing in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 117 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON-GARLIC KALE SALAD
Here's a snappy, fresh side dish or a light supper: a lemony green salad, rich with tang and crunch. The dressing is nothing more than lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt. Its simplicity makes it perfect.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a toaster oven or skillet, toast almonds until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice and 1 heaping teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add garlic cloves and set aside to steep.
- Working in batches, cut the kale into thin ribbons: gather a large handful of leaves, bunch together tightly, and use the other hand to slice into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. This need not be done very precisely or neatly; the idea is to end up with a kind of slaw. (Recipe can be made up to this point 1 day ahead. Keep kale and dressing refrigerated separately.)
- Place chopped kale in a very large bowl. Sprinkle surface with almonds and then with cheese, if using. Remove and discard garlic cloves from dressing. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss. Taste for dressing and salt and add more as needed, tossing to coat thoroughly. Serve within 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 212 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRUNCHY KALE SALAD
By using the plant-based fat from a ripe avocado, instead of refined oil, I've made a winter kale salad that's deeply satisfying and rich in phytonutrients. Using the simple ratio of an acid, a fat, a sodium and a sweet, you can make countless variations of this simple base recipe. Pomegranate seeds add a nice seasonal touch and crunch, and toasted pecans provide a little protein boost.
Provided by Chad Sarno
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saute pan set over medium heat, toast the pecans until fragrant and lightly browned. While the pecans are toasting, prepare the pomegranate. Cut the pomegranate in half, along the equator. Hold a cut half over a bowl, and knock the seeds out with a wooden spoon. Repeat for the other half.
- Strip the kale leaves from the tough stems. Coarsely chop and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Remove the toasted pecans to a cutting board, and coarsely chop. Set aside.To prepare the avocado, cut around the seed, twist in opposing directions to pull apart, remove and discard the pit, and coarsely chop. Add the avocado to the kale.Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the kale mixture. Season with salt, to taste. Gently massage the salad with your hands, breaking up the avocado and distributing the lemon juice and salt.Mince the shallot and add to the salad. Add the pomegranate seeds and pecans (reserving a small amount for plating), and toss to combine.
- To plate the salad, shave the English cucumber lengthwise with a mandoline. On a plate, arrange a few slices into a ring, and mound one serving of the salad inside the ring. Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and pecans, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, crisp cabbage and kale. If the cabbage is too tough, you can blanch it for a few minutes to soften it.
- To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chop the vegetables. Store the dressing and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, toss the vegetables with the dressing and serve immediately.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Asiago or Romano.
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This salad is also delicious with grilled or roasted chicken or fish.
Conclusion:
This crunchy cabbage and kale salad with garlic parmesan vinaigrette is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of cabbage, kale, and Parmesan cheese is a classic, and the garlic parmesan vinaigrette adds a delicious tang. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this crunchy cabbage and kale salad a try.
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