Sunflower Crunch Salad
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5
Sunflower Crunch Salad
Description
The Sunflower Crunch Salad features a mix of chopped kale, red and green cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped broccoli, cilantro, sliced green onions, rinsed canned chickpeas, roasted sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. The base ingredients provide a variety of colors, textures, and flavors ranging from earthy and crisp to sweet and nutty.
The dressing is prepared by blending sunflower seed butter with fresh lemon juice, tamari (or soy sauce), maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, sambal oelek for heat, fresh ginger, garlic, and water to adjust consistency. This dressing is creamy with bright citrus and mild heat, complementing the crunchy vegetables and providing a rich coating.
The salad is tossed by combining all chopped and prepared vegetables with chickpeas and cranberries, then mixing in sunflower seeds and the dressing to create a crunchy, vibrant dish. It works well as a side salad or a light main course for those who enjoy nutty, textured salads with a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 1 kale chopped (about 3-4 cups, bunch, curly, green
- 2 cups red cabbage chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage chopped
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2-3 green onions sliced
- 1 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- ½ cup sunflower seeds roasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- ⅓ cup sunflower seed butter
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 Tablespoons tamari low-sodium or soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or sriracha
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled, knob
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons water as needed to thin
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender.
- Add kale, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, cilantro, green onions, chickpeas and dried cranberries into a large bowl. Toss to combine. Add sunflower seeds and top with dressing. Mix until all ingredients are well coated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 salad with dressing | |
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 912mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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