Paleo Sunflower Crunch Salad

Bright, colorful, and packed with nourishing crunch, this Paleo Sunflower Crunch Salad is a wholesome delight for clean eating enthusiasts. Made with a vibrant mix of crisp greens, shredded carrot, thinly sliced red cabbage, and crunchy cucumber, it's topped with nutty sunflower seeds for an irresistible texture. The zesty homemade dressing—featuring avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of raw honey—adds a tangy-sweet flavor that's completely Paleo-friendly and gluten-free. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Healthy, flavorful, and utterly delicious, it’s your new go-to recipe for effortless clean eating! Keywords: paleo salad, sunflower seeds recipe, gluten-free salad, clean eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, kale, or arugula)
• 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 quarter cup Sunflower seeds (unsalted, raw or roasted)
• 2 stalks Green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (without added sugar)
• 1 teaspoon Raw honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the red cabbage, shredded carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, sunflower seeds, green onion, and parsley to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, raw honey, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1240.2

Total Fat 98.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1443.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436.7mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2546.7mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 22.4%