Keto Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Keto Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing—a perfect balance of crunchy, fresh, and tangy! Crisp romaine and tender spinach form the base, adorned with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and zesty red onion. The showstopper? Toasted pecans and sunflower seeds, roasted to perfection and bursting with nutty flavor. A luscious honey-mustard dressing brings it all together, striking the ideal harmony of sweetness, tang, and creaminess. With just 25 minutes of prep and cook time, this low-carb, nutrient-packed salad is perfect as a light entree or a stunning side dish. Whether you’re following a keto lifestyle or simply craving a salad with texture and bold flavors, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 3 cups Spinach leaves
- 1 cup Pecans
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 large Red onion
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove Minced garlic
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
On a baking sheet, spread out the pecans and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts and seeds are golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and arrange both the romaine and spinach on a large serving platter.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Distribute these over the greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth and emulsified.
Once the pecans and sunflower seeds have cooled, sprinkle them over the salad.
Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, crispy keto salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.1 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 48.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2081 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2681 mg | 57% | |
*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.
