Description
A vibrant salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and nutty sunflower seeds, all enveloped in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, steamed broccoli florets, sunflower seeds, diced bell peppers, and red onion. Mix these fresh ingredients gently until they’re beautifully combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed butter, honey or maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, gently tossing everything together until each bite is coated perfectly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, serving immediately or refrigerating for about 30 minutes for a chilled delight.
Notes
This salad is great for meal prep; combine ingredients just before serving for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, sunflower seeds, gluten-free recipe