Nut-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

Add a satisfying crunch to your next meal with this Nut-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad drizzled with a zesty honey-mustard dressing. Perfectly roasted pecan halves and raw sunflower seeds make this salad a delightful textural experience, while vibrant mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crispy cucumber, and tangy red onion bring a burst of freshness to every bite. Tossed in an easy homemade dressing of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, this salad is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a nutritious and elegant dish perfect for a light lunch or a show-stopping side at your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pecan halves
• 0.5 cup Raw sunflower seeds
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber, sliced
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spread the pecan halves evenly on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool, then chop them into smaller, crisp pieces.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 4

Add the cooled, chopped pecan pieces and raw sunflower seeds to the salad, mixing everything gently to combine.

Step 5

To make the honey-mustard dressing, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.

Step 6

Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all the components evenly with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and crunchy appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(936.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2119.4

Total Fat 188.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1646.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 34.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 279.1mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2846.3mg	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: 75.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 18.1%