Crunchy Topping for Tossed Salad
Elevate your salads with this irresistible Crunchy Topping for Tossed Salad, a flavorful blend of toasted almond slices, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds combined with golden-brown panko breadcrumbs. Infused with a delicious mix of garlic powder, paprika, and a hint of olive oil, this quick and easy recipe adds a satisfying crunch and savory depth to every bite. Perfectly balanced with an optional drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness, this topping is versatile enough to complement any fresh greens. Ready in just 15 minutes and easily stored for up to a week, this nutty and crispy salad topping is a must-have for anyone looking to take their salads to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup almond slices
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add almond slices, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds to the skillet. Toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Push the toasted nuts and seeds to one side of the skillet. Add the panko breadcrumbs to the empty side and drizzle in the olive oil.
Cook the panko breadcrumbs for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown.
Combine the nuts, seeds, and breadcrumbs together in the skillet. Sprinkle in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. For a touch of sweetness, drizzle honey over the mixture if desired.
Stir everything together to evenly coat with the seasonings, then remove the skillet from heat.
Transfer the mixture to a plate lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
Once cooled, store the crunchy topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Sprinkle generously over your favorite tossed salad and enjoy the added crunch and flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1127 mg | 24% | |
*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.
