Power Greens Salad with Kale & Brussels Sprouts

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Hearty greens and vegetables like kale and Brussels sprouts make an excellent base for prep-ahead salads. They don't wilt after a day in the crisper, and they stand up to any number of toppings. Bonus: They're loaded with nutrients, vitamins and minerals you won't get from your basic iceberg wedge. The sweetness of dried cranberries balances the slight bitterness of the greens and scallions. Use this recipe as a starting point for healthy grab-&-go power lunch salads.

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Lauren Grant
Lauren Grant

Lauren Grant is a food journalist, photographer and former editor with a penchant for frozen peas. She has worked in test kitchens for Better Homes & Gardens, Cuisine at Home and America's Test Kitchen, and has held editorial positions at Diabetic Living and Allrecipes.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped kale

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced (3 cups)

  • 4 scallions, chopped

  • ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries

Directions

  1. Combine kale, Brussels sprouts, scallions and dried cranberries in a large bowl. Layer between paper towels in an airtight storage container.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

94 Calories
1g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 94
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 3007IU 60%
Vitamin C 123mg 137%
Folate 107mcg 27%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 39mg 9%
Potassium 586mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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