Nut-Free Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad
Craving the crisp, refreshing flavors of a Chick-fil-A side salad without the nuts? This Nut-Free Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad is the perfect homemade alternative! Packed with a delightful mix of romaine and green leaf lettuce, vibrant shredded red cabbage and carrots, juicy grape tomatoes, and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar for creamy richness, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors. Roasted sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch, while a tangy buttermilk ranch dressing enhanced with lemon juice brings it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet flavorful recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, lunch prep, or as an easy crowd-pleasing side dish. Treat yourself to this nut-free, restaurant-inspired salad at home—perfectly fresh, perfectly delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Green leaf lettuce
- 1 cup, shredded Red cabbage
- 1 cup, shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
- 0.5 cup, roasted and salted Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk Ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and dry the romaine and green leaf lettuce thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add the shredded red cabbage and carrots to the mixed greens.
Step 3
Slice the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the salad mixture.
Step 4
Top the salad with the shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend.
Step 5
Add the roasted and salted sunflower seeds for added crunch.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk ranch dressing with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour if preparing in advance.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (811.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1230.7 |
| Total Fat 97.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 29.9g | |
| Cholesterol 119.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2051.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.3g | |
| Protein 49.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1075.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2097.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories