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Autumn Greens Salad with Sunflower Seeds

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.

Body+Soul, December 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/132887/autumn-greens-salad-sunflower-seeds
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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 10 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

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 (3 cups)
    • 4 to 6 leaves of leafy greens such as Swiss chard and kale (preferably lacinato), stemmed and thinly sliced (3 cups)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast sunflower seeds on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer until golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, stir mustard, lemon juice, salt, and maple syrup together in a small bowl; whisk in oil until emulsified.
  2. Toss brussels sprouts, chard, and kale together. Stir in sunflower seeds and pour in dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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