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

Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing, a wholesome and satisfying dish that combines texture, flavor, and nutrition in every bite. Overflowing with colorful mixed greens, crunchy toasted pecans, and sunflower seeds, this vibrant salad is balanced with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the refreshing crispness of cucumber and red onion. The star of the show is its delightful homemade honey-mustard dressing, a zesty blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, naturally sweetened with just a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sugar-free salad is perfect as a light main course or a side dish for any occasion, offering a symphony of crunch and tangy-sweet freshness that will keep you coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1 cup Pecans
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans and sunflower seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toast the pecans and sunflower seeds in the oven for 5 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning. Once toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.

Step 5

Once the pecans and sunflower seeds are cool, add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Pour the honey-mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the toasted nuts and seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(942.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1842.2

Total Fat 167.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 50.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1015.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 30.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336.2mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2497.1mg	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: 78.0%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 15.6%