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Super Crunch Salad

Super Crunch Salad
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The Super Crunch Salad is a vibrant and nutrient-packed salad blending mixed greens, fresh vegetables, toasted nuts, seeds, and a tangy vinaigrette. Its unique texture contrasts crisp, crunchy ingredients with tender greens, delivering a refreshing and healthy meal option perfect for quick lunches, easy dinners, or customizable meal additions.

Ingredients

Greens and Vegetables

  • Mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula) – 4 cups
  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced – 1 cup
  • Cucumbers, julienned – 1 cup
  • Carrots, shredded or thinly sliced – 1 cup
  • Red cabbage, shredded – 1 cup

Crunchy Elements

  • Toasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans), chopped – ½ cup
  • Sunflower seeds – 2 tablespoons

Fresh Herbs

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped – 2 tablespoons

Dressing

  • Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Fresh lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon
  • Honey – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Ground black pepper – ⅛ teaspoon (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Vegetables: Rinse and dry your mixed greens thoroughly, then chop or tear them into bite-sized pieces. Julienne or thinly slice bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots to keep the salad light and easy to eat.
  2. Combine Crunchy Elements: Add shredded red cabbage along with toasted nuts and sunflower seeds into a large salad bowl to build that signature crunch that defines the recipe.
  3. Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified for a perfectly balanced vinaigrette.
  4. Toss All Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh herbs on top to brighten the flavors and appearance.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients: Crisp vegetables make a huge difference in texture and flavor.
  • Toast your nuts: Enhance their natural flavor and deepen the crunch by lightly toasting before adding.
  • Dry the greens well: Excess moisture can make the salad soggy, so spin or pat dry thoroughly.
  • Adjust dressing gradually: Start with less and add more dressing to taste to avoid overpowering the fresh veggies.
  • Chill before serving: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes in the fridge to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

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