Nut-Free Sunflower Crunch Salad

Brighten up your table with this crisp and colorful Nut-Free Sunflower Crunch Salad, a satisfying medley of shredded green and purple cabbage, sweet grated carrots, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper. Elevated by the nutty richness of roasted sunflower seeds and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this salad delivers big flavor without any nuts—making it perfect for allergy-friendly gatherings or school lunches. Tossed in a tangy, homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, every bite is a balance of crunch and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, vegan dish is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a refreshing side or enjoy it as a light main.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups Shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots, grated
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half moons
• 1 cup Sunflower seeds (unsalted, roasted)
• 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded purple cabbage, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and sliced cucumber.

Step 2

Add the roasted sunflower seeds and chopped parsley to the bowl, gently tossing to combine the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Toss the salad with tongs or clean hands until everything is well coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your nut-free sunflower crunch salad as a side dish or a light lunch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1325.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1437.8

Total Fat 102.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1690.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.9g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 905.5mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 4820.8mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 29.4%