Sugar-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad featuring a tangy honey-mustard dressing! Packed with a medley of fresh mixed greens, crunchy pecans and sunflower seeds, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and bold red onions, this recipe is a vibrant feast for the senses. The key to its irresistible flavor lies in the toasted nuts and seeds, which add a nutty, golden crunch to every bite. The homemade sugar-free dressing combines olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and just a touch of honey for natural sweetness, ensuring a balanced and wholesome finish. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner side, this nutritious salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an easy yet sophisticated addition to your healthy meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Pecans
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans and sunflower seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Toast the pecans and sunflower seeds in the oven for 5 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning. Once toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
Once the pecans and sunflower seeds are cool, add them to the salad bowl.
Pour the honey-mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the toasted nuts and seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.9 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 50.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1015 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2497 mg | 53% | |
*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.
