Vegetarian Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad
Bring the crisp, fresh flavors of your favorite fast-food side dish to your kitchen with this Vegetarian Chick-fil-A Style Side Salad! Featuring a vibrant mix of romaine lettuce, mixed greens, juicy grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, and crunchy red cabbage, this salad is topped with a perfect blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses along with a sprinkling of sunflower seeds for a satisfying crunch. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard takes this side salad to the next level, delivering the signature tangy flavor you crave. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a fresh side or light meal, this easy salad recipe is ideal for vegetarians and anyone seeking a healthier, delicious homemade alternative to the original.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Red cabbage
- 0.5 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and mixed greens thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine with the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice grape tomatoes in half and add to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Add shredded carrots and finely sliced red cabbage to the bowl.
Step 4
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese over the salad mix.
Step 5
Top the salad with sunflower seeds for added crunch.
Step 6
In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well mixed and emulsified.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a fresh, crispy side or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (722.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1310.1 |
| Total Fat 109.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.3g | |
| Cholesterol 110.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2167.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.6g | |
| Protein 40.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 964.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1449.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories