Emerald City Salad

Brighten your table with the vibrant, nutrient-packed Emerald City Salad, a delicious celebration of green goodness! This refreshing medley combines finely chopped kale, spinach, parsley, and shredded green cabbage with crisp cucumbers and toasted sunflower seeds for a delightful crunch. A zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, ties the flavors together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy touch. Perfect as a light side dish or paired with your favorite protein, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and sure to please vegans and vegetarians alike (with an easy vegan adaptation). Packed with antioxidants, texture, and flavor, the Emerald City Salad is your go-to recipe for healthy eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups kale (de-stemmed and finely chopped)
• 2 cups spinach (chopped)
• 1 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1 cup green cabbage (shredded)
• 3 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup toasted sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the kale, spinach, parsley, cabbage, green onions, and cucumber.

Step 2

Add the toasted sunflower seeds and feta cheese (if using) to the bowl.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to give the flavors a chance to meld and for the kale to soften slightly.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light and refreshing side dish, or pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1285.7 grams (1285.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1578

Total Fat 115.00g	147%
Saturated Fat 29.10g	146%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2891mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 96.80g	35%
Dietary Fiber 32.10g	115%
Total Sugars 28.20g
Protein 67.00g	134%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1858mg	143%
Iron 30mg	165%
Potassium 5606mg	119%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 22.9%