Whole30 Sunflower Crunch Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Whole30 Sunflower Crunch Salad is a vibrant medley of finely shredded green and purple cabbage, crisp carrots, red bell pepper, and refreshing cucumber. Topped with roasted sunflower seeds for a delightful crunch and a zesty Whole30-compliant dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this salad is the perfect balance of freshness and tang. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a nutritious, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly option whether you're serving it as a side dish or a standalone light meal. Ideal for meal prepping or enjoying on the go, this delicious salad will quickly become a favorite addition to your Whole30 menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 large carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds, unsalted and roasted
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Whole30-compliant)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Finely shred the green and purple cabbage, julienne or shred the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and cucumber, and slice the green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and sunflower seeds.
In a small jar or bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Give it another toss before serving.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 816 mg | 17% | |
*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.
