Sunflower Seed Salad

This Sunflower Seed Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines crunchy sunflower seeds with fresh vegetables and zesty spices, making it a perfect Paleo Indian meal. It's packed with flavors and textures, providing both nourishment and satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

• Sunflower seeds - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh coriander - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated

Steps

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the sunflower seeds for about 3-4 minutes until they are golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, grated carrot, and chopped coriander.
3. Add the toasted sunflower seeds to the vegetable mixture.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, black salt, ground cumin, and chili powder to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats and protein from sunflower seeds, which support heart health.
• High in fiber and vitamins from fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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