Whole30 Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

Brighten up your meals with the Whole30 Crispy Pecan and Sunflower Seed Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing—an irresistible blend of freshness, crunch, and bold flavors. This nutrient-packed recipe brings together crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumbers, perfectly complemented by the satisfying crunch of oven-toasted pecans and sunflower seeds. Tied together with a tangy-sweet honey-mustard dressing made with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, it’s a wholesome dish ideal for Whole30 enthusiasts or anyone seeking a healthy, flavor-forward salad. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salad is perfect as a stand-alone lunch or a colorful side for your favorite mains.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, and kale)
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Sunflower seeds
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 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 pecans and sunflower seeds evenly on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well-emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently until the salad is fully coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Add the cooled toasted pecans and sunflower seeds to the salad. Toss again to evenly distribute the nuts and seeds.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(710.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2212.6

Total Fat 206.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1932.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 41.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 334.7mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2515.1mg	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: 79.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 13.7%