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    Home > Recipes > Salads

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Published: Aug 27, 2014 | Updated: Apr 27, 2022

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    You will LOVE this salad as a main course or as a side dish! The blend of different textures in this easy and healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad is wonderfully satisfying: the crunch of the cabbage; the smooth creaminess of the avocado; the bursts of sweet from the blueberries and the soft tang of the goat’s milk feta. It’s fabulous!

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    Remember how I said #whycantidreamofsalads?

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Well that was because I hadn’t made the right salad! Today I bring you a dream-worthy salad! A healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad.

    This is one of those obnoxiously healthy, yet strangely delicious, salads that people would pay $20 for in California.

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    And unlike all my other salads, it’s 100% raw, 100% paleo, 100% vegetarian and 100% vegan if you take out the cheese. But don’t take out the cheese, please! Feta: I heart you.

    The blend of different textures is wonderfully satisfying: the crunch of the cabbage; the smooth creaminess of the avocado; the bursts of sweet from the blueberries and the soft tang of the goat’s milk feta. All tossed in a light champagne vinaigrette. It’s fabulous!

    I originally served this as a side dish with pork chops when my husband was last in town. I cobbled it together out of a lack of all other vegetables, and I was pretty sure that he was going to complain about it.

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    But he didn’t…

    And then the next day he ate it again…

    And then the day after that he said, “Is there no more slaw?” and he looked so sad I almost died.

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    There is a little bit of chopping involved but hopefully you find that as therapeutic as I do. See. This salad is healthy for the body and mind! My price just went up to $30 a bowl in California.

    I eat a generous portion as a main course, and it is filling and strangely satisfying. You could also serve this as a side dish to compliment any kind of grilled or baked meat, or top it with my go-to Foolproof Rosemary Chicken.

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    I know you are skeptically looking at me through one eye, but I would never lie to you. This salad is delicious! Fresh, crunchy, flavorful and healthy!

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Did I mention that it only takes 15 minutes?

    Without further delay, break out your favorite chopping knife and make this simple salad!

    {So that then we can eat this guilt-free!}

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Chef Lindsey
    You will LOVE this salad as a main course or as a side dish! The blend of different textures in this easy and healthy Kale and Cabbage Slaw Salad is wonderfully satisfying: the crunch of the cabbage; the smooth creaminess of the avocado; the bursts of sweet from the blueberries and the soft tang of the goat’s milk feta.
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    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 229 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    For the Slaw:

    • ½ head small green cabbage (sliced into thin ribbons)
    • 6 stalks Tuscan/Lacinato kale (rib removed and sliced into thin ribbons)
    • 1 ½ red bell peppers (thinly sliced)
    • ½ green pepper (thinly sliced)
    • 1 gala apple (or fuji, grated with the peel on)
    • ¼ cup Vidalia onion (sliced paper thin)
    • 2 Avocados
    • ½ cup Blueberries
    • ½ cup feta cheese

    For the Dressing:

    • ½ cup champagne vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons honey (more to taste)
    • 2 teaspoons garlic (chopped)
    • salt
    • pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the dressing ingredients in a bottle, cover, and shake vigorously until mixed; taste and adjust.
    • I slice most of the vegetables on a mandoline, which makes the prep super fast and all the slices an even thickness.
    • Throw all the slaw ingredients in an extra large mixing bowl, toss to mix everything up. Pour some of the salad dressing over top and toss to coat evenly. Repeat until the slaw is glistening but there is no extra in the bottom of the bowl.
    • Serve.

    Notes

     
    If you are photographing your dish, serving company or are just a perfectionist {high-five!}, then squeeze a little lemon over the grated apple right after you grate it and before you add it to the salad. Same goes for the avocado.
    A note on my light salad dressings. These will not stay emulsified because there is waaaay too much vinegar to oil and not nearly enough mustard or garlic to compensate. They will stay emulsified long enough to dress a salad and serve it, but you have to shake it vigorously. No little back and forth motion is going to cut it.
    Serves 3-4 as a main dish and 6-8 as a side dish.
    Keyword easy side dish, healthy dinner recipes, healthy lunch, salad
    Tried this recipe?Mention @cheflindseyfarr

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    Comments

    1. Kyra says

      March 10, 2023 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      This salad knocked my socks off!

      Reply
    2. Sylvia says

      April 27, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Everything was gorgeous about this salad!!!!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        April 28, 2015 at 6:43 am

        Thank you, Sylvia!!!

        Reply
    3. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

      September 12, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Love cabbage and kale together!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:35 pm

        Thanks Sharon!

        Reply
    4. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

      September 03, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      What a great fall salad! Such an awesome combination of ingredients. Pinning! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 04, 2014 at 11:29 pm

        Thanks for the pin, Christin!

        Reply
    5. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      August 29, 2014 at 9:58 am

      I'd definitely pay $30 a bowl for this salad Lindsey! It's absolutely GORGEOUS!!! This looks like a 4th of July salad - it is so colorful and the pictures are phenomenal.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 29, 2014 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks, Kristi! It does look like a good July 4th salad! I'll have to add something red for that occasion. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Miss Kim @ behgopa says

      August 29, 2014 at 2:19 am

      Fifteen minutes? Pfftt I can do it in two lol, thanks to years spent in the kitchen being yelled at to hurry the eff up. So this is the kind of stuff you eat when you are not indulging in cookies and ice cream. Looks healthy and delicious. Love that it is so colorful, makes you want to dig right in.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm

        You, my love, are not the average home cook!! All the more reason for you to whip this up tonight! And, yes, this is the kind of stuff I eat when not indulging in ccc's and cupcakes!

        Reply
    7. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

      August 29, 2014 at 12:45 am

      This is definitely a salad would love to try. Looks wonderful Lindsey.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks, Ella! I hope you do try it!

        Reply
    8. Liz says

      August 28, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      What a gorgeous, healthy salad! Perfect way to balance out those caramel butter bars 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        Haha! Too true!

        Reply
    9. David @ Spiced says

      August 28, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Feta lovers unite! I'm a huge fan of any salad topped with feta! But the real question that I'm wondering is if this salad costs $20-30 in California, then what does it cost in Atlanta? Or even better, what does it cost in Saratoga Springs, NY...because I'm going to need one of those soon!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:04 am

        Haha! There is probably a $5 discount for Atlanta and a $10 discount for Seratoga Springs; however, I do charge for travel! Probably better off just breaking out the knife yourself! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 27, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      I would definitely spend $20 on this salad, it looks amazingly delicious. I love coming across new salad recipes to recreate in my kitchen so thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:05 am

        You are most welcome, Thalia! I love a good salad too!

        Reply
    11. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      August 27, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Oh, yes! So much goodness in one delicious salad. I am one of those people who would pay $20 for this salad and I don't even live in California! And I would never take out the cheese 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

        Haha! Phew another cheese lover! Thanks, Ashley!

        Reply
    12. marcie says

      August 27, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      You've got my number Lindsey! I love kale salads, and living in California, I would throw down $20 for this. 🙂 The fact that you paired kale with cabbage…another fave…makes me love this even more. It's like a slaw -- so crispy and crunchy! Pinning this bad boy!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:09 am

        Hahah! I love the crispy crunchiness of the salad too! Thanks for the pin!

        Reply
    13. Manali @ CookWithManali says

      August 27, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Stunning stunning pictures!! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:10 am

        Thanks, Manali!

        Reply
    14. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

      August 27, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Not only is this salad gorgeous, but it looks amazingly delicious, too! I love crunchy chopped salads. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:13 am

        Thanks, Kristine! And thanks double for the pin!

        Reply
    15. ami@naivecookcooks says

      August 27, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Girl, I am convinced! Making it soon!!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:13 am

        Thanks, Ami!

        Reply
    16. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      August 27, 2014 at 8:06 am

      I'm glad you came up with the dream-worthy salad, Lindsey! LOVE IT! Such a great idea to combine kale and cabbage, and definitely something that I need to try out! I love the avocado and feta in here, too. So delish!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 28, 2014 at 10:15 am

        Thanks, Gayle!! The textures are just amazing!

        Reply

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