Name: Autumn Greens Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon); 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, preferably cold-pressed; 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 4-6 leaves of leafy greens such as Swiss chard and kale (preferably lacinato), stemmed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

Autumn Greens Salad with Sunflower Seeds

Course: Salads, SidesCuisine: American

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

180

kcal

Autumn Greens Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Cold-pressed sunflower oil is available at some health food and import stores. It has a deep, nutty flavor and provides vitamin E.

Ingredients

1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons sunflower oil, preferably cold-pressed
1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
4-6 leaves of leafy greens such as Swiss chard and kale (preferably lacinato), stemmed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

Directions

Toast the sunflower seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sunflower seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the whole-grain mustard, fresh lemon juice, coarse salt, maple syrup, and sunflower oil until emulsified.
Prepare the greens: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, and kale. Toss the greens together gently to mix.
Assemble the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds on top for added crunch.
Serve: Plate the salad immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish. Enjoy this healthy, flavorful salad packed with the goodness of autumn vegetables and seeds.