Healthy Kale Broccoli Salad

Name: Healthy Kale Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli; 2 cups torn kale leaves; 1 cup finely chopped purple cabbage; 1/3 cup sunflower nuts; 1 large sweet apple, chopped; 8 oz. cooked and crumbled bacon; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (see notes); 1/4 cup plain/unsweetened dairy-free Greek yogurt (if not dairy free, regular Greek yogurt works); 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp. raw honey (see notes); 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt

by Clean Plate Mama

6 cups

15 min

Say hello to your new favorite healthy broccoli salad. Made with broccoli, kale, and cabbage, plus a healthy dressing that uses avocado oil based mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. This salad comes together in 15 minutes and will soon be one of your favorite salads!

This salad is great for summer BBQs or weeknight meals. Pairs great with some Cilantro Lime Chicken, or any of your favorite BBQ items.

I am a "clean foodie" and grew up loving broccoli salad. But I knew I could create a healthy version of this childhood favorite. This kale broccoli salad skips the traditional cheese, craisins, and sugar laden dressing (lots of the other broccoli salads have SO.MUCH.SUGAR, but not this guy). Better-for-you ingredients makes for a delicious and healthy broccoli salad!

And be sure to check out my Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad too!

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Recipe details

Yield 6 cups
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 15 min

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Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli
2 cups torn kale leaves
1 cup finely chopped purple cabbage
1/3 cup sunflower nuts
1 large sweet apple, chopped
8 oz. cooked and crumbled bacon

Dressing Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise (see notes)
1/4 cup plain/unsweetened dairy-free Greek yogurt (if not dairy free, regular Greek yogurt works)
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp. raw honey (see notes)
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt

Instructions

Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
Add dressing to broccoli mix. Using a tongs, or large spoon, mix together until broccoli and all other ingredients are fully coated with the dressing.
I recommend refrigerating for a minimum of an hour before serving, but if needed, you can serve right away.
Stir before serving and enjoy!

Tips

Be sure to check out the full post for tips and substitutions!
In order to keep the dressing clean, use mayonnaise that uses only avocado oil and has no added sugar (Primal Kitchen is what I recommend).
You can use raw or regular honey, raw honey is just better for you. If you are using raw and it has crystalized, throw in in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to thin/smooth it out before whisking it into the dressing
Let the finished salad sit in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour before eating to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
The salad will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Comments

Nicole P on Mar 22, 2021

This salad looks so fresh! I have to try this!

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- Clean Plate Mama on Mar 24, 2021
  
  Oh, thanks! I hope you enjoy!
  
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Peter W Stolz on Mar 24, 2021

healthy? Bacon? Mayo? Honey? How many calories? How much fat?

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- Phyllis Bala on Mar 24, 2021
  
  Enough of everything to keep me very happy & satisfied!
  
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- Mames on Mar 24, 2021
  
  This is a lot healthier than the regular recipe, believe me! It all depends on how much of it you eat. I can’t wait to try it. I think this is what I will make for our Easter Fishfry 😋!
  
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- Clean Plate Mama on Mar 24, 2021
  
  Hey Peter - check out the full post on what makes this healthier than traditional broccoli salad. I use (and recommend) Primal Kitchen Mayo, which is made from avocado oil mayonnaise, so it is healthy. You can for sure skip the bacon if you prefer. And honey is a natural sweetener - a little bit of natural sweetener here and there is not terrible for you - much better than white table sugar You can also see nutrition information in the post too. Hope this helps! -Sara
  
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