Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing! Bursting with crunch from roasted pecans and sunflower seeds, this nutrient-rich dish is balanced by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese and the crisp freshness of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. The real showstopper is the homemade honey-mustard dressing—a zesty, sweet blend of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar that ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, wholesome, and versatile recipe is perfect as a light lunch or a stunning side dish for dinner parties. Try this healthy salad recipe today and delight your taste buds with its irresistible textures and bold flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 0.5 cups pecans
• 0.25 cups sunflower seeds
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cups feta cheese
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spread the pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pecans are fragrant and slightly darker.

Step 3

Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool while preparing the rest of the salad.

Step 4

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large serving bowl.

Step 5

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Cut the cucumber into thin slices and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add them to the salad.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cooled pecans and sunflower seeds over the salad.

Step 9

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, dispersing it evenly.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss everything together gently to coat.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1530.9

Total Fat 130.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.7g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2492.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 28.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 579.0mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1890.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.7%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 19.1%