Curly Cue Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with texture, the Curly Cue Salad is a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or quick, healthy meals. Featuring spiralized zucchini and carrots as the base, this vibrant salad is paired with crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender baby spinach, creating a medley of colors and flavors. A zesty homemade lemon dressing, infused with Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil, elevates every bite with a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. Topped with crunchy toasted sunflower seeds, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and serves as an elegant appetizer, refreshing side dish, or light main course. Ideal for those seeking gluten-free, vegetarian, or low-carb options, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces zucchini (medium-sized)
- 2 pieces carrots (large)
- 1 piece red bell pepper
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 cup toasted sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini and carrot 'noodles' by spiralizing both vegetables into long, curly strips. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl along with the baby spinach.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds over the top for a bit of crunch.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2565 mg | 55% | |
*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.
