Copycat Sunflower Crunch Kale Cabbage Salad
Bright, crunchy, and utterly delicious, the Copycat Sunflower Crunch Kale Cabbage Salad is a must-try for any occasion. This vibrant salad features a delightful mix of fresh greens, including green and purple cabbage, alongside crispy chickpeas and sweet dried cranberries. Topped with a tangy apple cider dressing, it’s perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or simply as a nutritious side dish to complement your meals. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite proteins like grilled chicken or turkey, this salad not only packs a flavor punch but also offers impressive nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head green cabbage (chopped into a small dice)
- ½ head purple cabbage (chopped into a small dice)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped into a small dice)
- 2 cups kale (ribs removed and chopped into a small dice)
- ½ cup crispy chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, and kale.
- Add salt, pepper, crispy chickpeas, garlic, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the greens. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled; top with additional sunflower seeds and cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg