Crunchy Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly textured, this Crunchy Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables and bold flavors! Packed with romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, it’s a nutrient-rich dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious. Roasted sunflower seeds and golden croutons bring the perfect balance of nuttiness and bite, while a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for serving as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is a feast for both your taste buds and your eyes. Whether you're looking for a quick healthy option or a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings, this Crunchy Salad will exceed expectations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 quarter cup Roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup Croutons
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and add it to the bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the salad.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips before adding them to the salad.
Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds and croutons evenly over the salad for added crunch.
Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Crunchy Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.0 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2135 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.3 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3772 mg | 80% | |
*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.
