Nut-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing
Elevate your mealtime with this Nut-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing—a vibrant and satisfying dish bursting with flavor and texture. Perfect for those avoiding peanuts and tree nuts, this salad combines roasted, crunchy pecans and raw sunflower seeds with a medley of fresh, colorful ingredients like mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion. Tossed in a rich, homemade honey-mustard dressing featuring olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, every bite delivers a tangy-sweet balance that complements the nutty crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and nutritious salad makes an ideal appetizer or side dish that's bound to impress at any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecan halves
- 0.5 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the pecan halves evenly on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool, then chop them into smaller, crisp pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
Add the cooled, chopped pecan pieces and raw sunflower seeds to the salad, mixing everything gently to combine.
To make the honey-mustard dressing, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all the components evenly with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and crunchy appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.8 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1647 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2846 mg | 61% | |
*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.
