Copycat Sweet Kale Salad

Name: Copycat Sweet Kale Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; SALAD:; 4 cups finely chopped Tuscan or Lacinato kale; 1 cup broccoli coleslaw mix; 1 cup shredded fresh Brussels sprouts; 3/4 cup shredded cabbage; 3/4 cup shredded radicchio leaves; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup roasted pepitas

Total Time Prep: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This copycat sweet kale salad is the homemade version of everyone's favorite packaged salad mix from the supermarket.

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
SALAD:
4 cups finely chopped Tuscan or Lacinato kale
1 cup broccoli coleslaw mix
1 cup shredded fresh Brussels sprouts
3/4 cup shredded cabbage
3/4 cup shredded radicchio leaves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted pepitas

Directions

Place mayonnaise, sugar, sour cream, milk and vinegar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a glass jar; stir in poppy seeds. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine kale, broccoli slaw, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and radicchio. Toss with half the dressing. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and pepitas over the salad; toss gently. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 385 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.

This copycat sweet kale salad tastes just like the kit versions you can get at Costco or Trader Joe's. Skip the premade version and customize the salad to your liking at home! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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