Vegetarian Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad
Discover the ultimate "Vegetarian Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad," a fresh and vibrant take on the beloved fast-food classic, perfect for a wholesome side or light main dish. This quick, 15-minute recipe features a colorful medley of romaine lettuce, mixed greens, shredded carrots, and crunchy red cabbage, topped with juicy grape tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese. The homemade dressing—a tangy mix of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—adds the perfect balance of flavor to every bite. Packed with textures, nutrients, and a satisfying crunch, this salad is ideal for plant-based eaters and salad lovers alike. Serve it at your next gathering or enjoy it as a quick fresh meal—this copycat recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Red cabbage
- 0.5 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and mixed greens thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine with the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
Slice grape tomatoes in half and add to the salad bowl.
Add shredded carrots and finely sliced red cabbage to the bowl.
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese over the salad mix.
Top the salad with sunflower seeds for added crunch.
In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well mixed and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately as a fresh, crispy side or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 2167 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 964 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
