This Sweet and Savory Citrus Crunch Salad is everything you want in a salad – simple ingredients, minimal prep time, a colorful presentation, and flavors that POP. It’s easy enough for a weeknight side and lovely enough for a holiday spread. Tossed in a tangy Whole30-compatible vinaigrette, it’s naturally gluten-free AND dairy-free, with nut-free options.

PRO TIP: Don’t skip massaging the kale with oil. Kale is nutrient-dense but also tougher in texture than some greens. Massaging it with just a small amount of oil makes all the difference in creating an enjoyable kale salad.

Citrus Crunch Salad Substitutions:

  • Shred 2 cups broccoli stems and carrots instead of the broccoli slaw..
  • To make this nut-free, use 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds instead of cashews.
  • Can’t find no-sugar-added Whole30 compatible dried cranberries? You can substitute an equal amount of raisins or pomegranate seeds instead.

We love this salad tossed with Made by Whole30 Elderberry Vinaigrette, but you can swap it for any compatible favorite or a drizzle of good balsamic and olive oil.

Sweet and Savory Citrus Crunch Salad

Whole30 Citrus Crunch Salad
Recipe Author: Autumn Michelis
Whole30 Citrus Crunch Salad

Sweet and Savory Citrus Crunch Salad

5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups packed chopped kale, stems removed (about 1 medium bunch)
  • 1 tsp olive or avocado oil
  • 2 cups broccoli slaw
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 1/3 cup no-sugar-added dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp orange zest (about 1 large orange)
  • 1/3 cup Made by Whole30 Elderberry Dressing
  • pinch of salt to taste
  • 1 sliced orange optional

Instructions
 

  • DRIZZLE chopped kale in a large bowl with oil.
  • MASSAGE kale with hands for 1-2 minutes until kale softens and brightens in color.
  • ADD remaining dry ingredients, toss with Elderberry Dressing, and serve!
Keyword Elderberry Vinaigrette, holidays, made by whole30, salad
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Published by Lindsay Rhodes

Lindsay Rhodes currently lives in Chicago. She attended Butler University where she received her B.S. in Marketing and a minor in Strategic Communication. Previously, Lindsay has worked for management consulting firms as a marketing consultant and as a campus recruiter.

Autumn Michaelis

Recipe Creator | Whole Food for 7

Autumn Michaelis is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, with a B.S. in Exercise Science from BYU. Though exercise was her first love in the health world, nutrition has become her passion. She created the blog Wholefoodfor7, sharing easy and budget-friendly Whole30, Paleo, and gluten-free + dairy-free recipes for families. In August 2022, Autumn released the newest Whole30 Endorsed cookbook, Whole Food for Your Family. She is mom to 5 boys (yes 5!) and when not in the kitchen can be found adventuring, hiking, and tearing up the dance floor.