Description
Dive into the Kitchen Sink Sunflower Salad, a vibrant medley of mixed greens, crunchy vegetables, and nutty sunflower seeds. This refreshing dish is not only visually stunning but also a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner party or enjoying a sunny picnic, this easy-to-make salad will impress everyone at the table. With customizable ingredients and a zesty dressing that ties it all together, this salad is sure to become your new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (raw or toasted)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- Wash and chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumber and bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving; gently toss to combine.
- Serve in bowls or on a platter garnished with extra sunflower seeds or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg