Description

This Whole Plant Chopped Salad is a crisp, nutrient-packed medley of vegetables and seeds, dressed simply for a refreshing and light side or plant-based main dish.

Ingredients

1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped

1 small cucumber, chopped

1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped

2 green onions, minced

½ cup chopped cauliflower florets

¼ red bell pepper, chopped

1 tbsp minced celery stalk and leaves

1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

3 tbsp sunflower seeds

2 tbsp favorite homemade dressing

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine romaine, cucumber, carrot, green onions, cauliflower, bell pepper, celery, parsley, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

Swap sunflower seeds for pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts for variation.
Add chickpeas or white beans to increase protein content.
Keep veggies and dressing separate if making ahead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 59
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg