Sunflower Crunch Salad Recipe

Did you know that you can create one very easily and quickly yourself at home? Sunflower Crunch Salad is my version of a very popular store-brand chopped salad. I can promise you that it is not only quick and easy to make but delicious. I am very confident that you will love this recipe. Its ingredients are easy to access. Most of them are already in your kitchen or can be found at your regular markets. Make sure to give your family a proper treat by making this dish. A simple recipe that will taste so good. Its convenience in making makes it even better.

Most Grocery Stores these days are filled with lots of options when it comes to ready-made salads. I, for one, always find them rather lackluster and disappointing. They never quite come up to my expectations. So go for homemade! You can modify the taste to your liking. It will give you a chance to explore your salad. Even better, you will get more of it in a cheaper price if you make it yourself. You will be able to secure a decent-quality salad since you’re making it.

You also know exactly what is in it. There are no chemicals and preservatives. You can pronounce properly every single one of the ingredients! None of it has been washed in bleach. It’s all-natural, crunchy, colorful, easy to create, delicious, and healthily filled with plenty of wonderfully nutritious things that are quite good for you! So, if you are looking for a tasty & healthy dish, then you are in the right place.

This is a nutrient-dense salad. It is packed to overflowing with tons of vitamins and antioxidants. There is even a smattering of protein from the sunflower seeds. It’s also very versatile. And makes a beautiful side dish for BBQs and get-togethers or even weeknight family dinners. It is also excellent as a fresh and tasty topping for tacos, burgers, and bagel sandwiches. Packed into an airtight container, it also makes a great lunch for someone on the go! Enjoy your meal!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SUNFLOWER CRUNCH SALAD

There is nothing truly out of the ordinary here. A lot of the recipes are probably in your kitchen already. If not, it’s readily available to you in any of your local supermarkets.

For the salad:

Red cabbage

Green cabbage

Kale

Carrots

Bacon bits

Salt and black pepper

Sunflower seeds

Dried cranberries

For the dressing:

Mayonnaise

Apple juice

Granulated sugar

Garlic

Apple cider vinegar

Optionally you will also need additional dried cranberries and sunflower seeds to sprinkle on top when you go to serve it.

HINTS AND TIPS

You can be sure of success by following my handy hints and tips!

1. Read through the recipe several times before beginning to help familiarise yourself with any ingredients, equipment, or techniques you might need to make the recipe.

2. Assemble all of your ingredients before beginning. This simple step can help to prevent you from leaving out or forgetting anything integral to the success of the recipe.

4. Use the freshest vegetables you have available to you. This is not the time to get rid of the dregs of your vegetable drawer. Use them for a minestrone instead. A delicious crunchy salad deserves the freshest ingredients.

5. When I am making a salad, I always cut my vegetables into sizes that will fit comfortably on a fork without needing to cut them into smaller bits.

6. It is relatively easy to cut cabbage into small cubes/dice by cutting the cabbage first crosswise into ½-inch slices and then cutting the slices in half, and then each half once more into small dice.

7. Blunt-ended carrots are the sweetest and have the nicest flavor.

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8. Carrots are very easy to dice into small dice by cutting them into several slices lengthwise and then cutting those slices into several slices. Finish by cutting those slices into smaller bits/dice.

9. Wash your kale well and try to use younger kale if you can. Because of its extremely curly leaves, it can harbor dirt and sand, so it’s important to get rid of that. Once washed, trim away the tough inner rib and discard. It is highly inedible. The kale is then ready to chop up finely.

10. You will need to chill the salad for at least one hour after dressing for the flavors to meld properly. Four hours is ideal, and overnight is even better. This quality makes this salad the perfect make-ahead dish!

11. If you are not fond of sunflower seeds, you can use another nut or seed that you do enjoy. Chopped toasted pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, or macadamia nuts all go very well.

HOW TO MAKE SUNFLOWER CRUNCH SALAD

You don’t need to be a cooking expert to make this beautiful salad!

Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.

WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE THE PERFECT SIDE DISH?

• It’s a salad that everyone will fall in love with. 
• It’s fresh, crunchy, salty, sweet, and filled with goodness.
• You can make it ahead of time, which is a time saver on the day.
• It’s fresh and colorful.
• It goes well with anything! 

SUGGESTIONS FOR SERVING SUNFLOWER CRUNCH SALAD

I cannot think of any occasion that this salad wouldn’t go down as a real treat! Today I served it as a side dish for our supper with some cooked frankfurters, baked beans, and fried potatoes.

It is excellent served alongside any cooked meat, fish, or poultry.

You can add protein to this salad if you wish by adding some chopped meat, poultry, or even cheese to the salad.

It’s an excellent dish to bring to BBQs, Potluck Suppers, or the Holiday dinner/buffet table.

Divided into tightly covered individual containers, it makes a great take-along lunch for school or work.

Try it as a crisp, colorful, and crunchy topping on Tacos, Burgers, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, etc.

This lovely salad will keep well covered, in an ai-tight covered container in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

Crunchy, colorful, healthy, and completely addictive, this beautiful salad is something you can feel good about feeding to your family. Be prepared to fall in love! A healthy treat is what you need. With this, you will surely find what you are looking for.

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