Keto Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Keto Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing—a perfect harmony of crunch, flavor, and nutrition. This low-carb masterpiece features a bed of crisp romaine lettuce and tender spinach, adorned with roasted pecans, sunflower seeds, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices. The nutty crunch is complemented by a tangy-sweet honey-mustard dressing made with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for balanced flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, keto-friendly salad is ideal as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. Serve it fresh and let the vibrant textures and bold dressing make every bite unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 3 cups Spinach leaves
• 1 cup Pecans
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 large Red onion
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 clove Minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

On a baking sheet, spread out the pecans and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts and seeds are golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

Step 4

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and arrange both the romaine and spinach on a large serving platter.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Distribute these over the greens.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth and emulsified.

Step 7

Once the pecans and sunflower seeds have cooled, sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, crispy keto salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2103.3

Total Fat 199.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 48.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2080.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 350.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2681.1mg	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: 80.6%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 13.7%