Whole30 Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Whole30 Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad featuring a tangy honey-mustard dressing! Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and kale, this hearty and satisfying salad shines with the crunch of toasted pecans and sunflower seeds. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions add vibrant flavors and textures, while a simple homemade dressing made with Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together perfectly. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for clean eating enthusiasts looking for a wholesome, flavorful dish. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, and kale)
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the pecans and sunflower seeds evenly on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well-emulsified.
Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently until the salad is fully coated with the dressing.
Add the cooled toasted pecans and sunflower seeds to the salad. Toss again to evenly distribute the nuts and seeds.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.8 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1932 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2515 mg | 54% | |
*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.
