Nut-Free Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad
Capture the fresh, crisp flavors of your favorite fast-food side with this *Nut-Free Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad*, a lighter, allergen-friendly twist on a classic. This vibrant salad combines a mix of crunchy romaine and green leaf lettuce, shredded red cabbage and carrots, juicy grape tomatoes, and a generous topping of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. For added texture, roasted and salted sunflower seeds replace traditional nuts, making it the perfect nut-free option without skimping on flavor. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring creamy buttermilk ranch, a splash of lemon juice, and a hint of seasoning, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for any meal, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Green leaf lettuce
- 1 cup, shredded Red cabbage
- 1 cup, shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
- 0.5 cup, roasted and salted Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk Ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the romaine and green leaf lettuce thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Add the shredded red cabbage and carrots to the mixed greens.
Slice the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the salad mixture.
Top the salad with the shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend.
Add the roasted and salted sunflower seeds for added crunch.
In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk ranch dressing with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour if preparing in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2052 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1076 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2097 mg | 45% | |
*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.
